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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.24, 519.36 and 249.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.24, 519.36 and 249.04 is: 373.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.24 : 519.36 = 249.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.24/519.36 = 249.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.24x = 519.36 × 249.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.24x = 129,341.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,341.41/346.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.56

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