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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.50, 495.84 and 249.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.50, 495.84 and 249.16 is: 343.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.50 : 495.84 = 249.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.50/495.84 = 249.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.50x = 495.84 × 249.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.50x = 123,543.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,543.49/359.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.65

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