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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.35, 573.30 and 249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.35, 573.30 and 249.48 is: 344.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.35 : 573.30 = 249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.35/573.30 = 249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.35x = 573.30 × 249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.35x = 143,026.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,026.88/415.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.35

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