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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.51, 489.01 and 249.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.51, 489.01 and 249.42 is: 344.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.51 : 489.01 = 249.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.51/489.01 = 249.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.51x = 489.01 × 249.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.51x = 121,966.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,966.43/354.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.04

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