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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.23, 527.10 and 249.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.23, 527.10 and 249.30 is: 343.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.23 : 527.10 = 249.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.23/527.10 = 249.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.23x = 527.10 × 249.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.23x = 131,406.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,406.03/382.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.79

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