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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.96, 514.51 and 249.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.96, 514.51 and 249.59 is: 374.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.96 : 514.51 = 249.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.96/514.51 = 249.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.96x = 514.51 × 249.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.96x = 128,417.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,417.84/342.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.44

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