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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.40, 496.26 and 249.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.40, 496.26 and 249.24 is: 344.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.40 : 496.26 = 249.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.40/496.26 = 249.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.40x = 496.26 × 249.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.40x = 123,687.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,687.84/359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.15

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