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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.36, 488.62 and 249.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.36, 488.62 and 249.42 is: 343.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.36 : 488.62 = 249.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.36/488.62 = 249.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.36x = 488.62 × 249.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.36x = 121,869.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,869.96/354.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.91

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