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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.10, 489.51 and 249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.10, 489.51 and 249.84 is: 344.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.10 : 489.51 = 249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.10/489.51 = 249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.10x = 489.51 × 249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.10x = 122,299.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,299.15/355.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.41

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