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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.95, 472.43 and 249.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.95, 472.43 and 249.45 is: 343.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.95 : 472.43 = 249.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.95/472.43 = 249.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.95x = 472.43 × 249.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.95x = 117,846.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,846.42/342.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.63

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