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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.22, 496.85 and 249.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.22, 496.85 and 249.73 is: 344.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.22 : 496.85 = 249.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.22/496.85 = 249.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.22x = 496.85 × 249.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.22x = 124,075.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,075.86/360.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.45

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