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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.14, 524.58 and 249.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.14, 524.58 and 249.22 is: 343.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.14 : 524.58 = 249.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.14/524.58 = 249.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.14x = 524.58 × 249.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.14x = 130,735.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,735.83/380.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.91

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