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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.01, 473.13 and 249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.01, 473.13 and 249.48 is: 344.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.01 : 473.13 = 249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.01/473.13 = 249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.01x = 473.13 × 249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.01x = 118,039.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,039.18/343.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.13

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