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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.92, 489.27 and 249.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.92, 489.27 and 249.68 is: 344.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.92 : 489.27 = 249.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.92/489.27 = 249.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.92x = 489.27 × 249.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.92x = 122,163.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,163.09/354.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.20

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