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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.72, 489.38 and 249.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.72, 489.38 and 249.96 is: 344.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.72 : 489.38 = 249.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.72/489.38 = 249.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.72x = 489.38 × 249.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.72x = 122,324.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,324.18/354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.85

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