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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.14, 488.75 and 249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.14, 488.75 and 249.48 is: 344.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.14 : 488.75 = 249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.14/488.75 = 249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.14x = 488.75 × 249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.14x = 121,932.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,932.10/354.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.31

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