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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.96, 519.36 and 249.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.96, 519.36 and 249.30 is: 373.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.96 : 519.36 = 249.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.96/519.36 = 249.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.96x = 519.36 × 249.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.96x = 129,476.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,476.45/346.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.17

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