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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.04, 473.11 and 249.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.04, 473.11 and 249.89 is: 344.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.04 : 473.11 = 249.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.04/473.11 = 249.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.04x = 473.11 × 249.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.04x = 118,222.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,222.47/343.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.64

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