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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.67, 489.49 and 249.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.67, 489.49 and 249.66 is: 344.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.67 : 489.49 = 249.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.67/489.49 = 249.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.67x = 489.49 × 249.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.67x = 122,205.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,205.45/354.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.56

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