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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.14, 585.24 and 249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.14, 585.24 and 249.44 is: 344.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.14 : 585.24 = 249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.14/585.24 = 249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.14x = 585.24 × 249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.14x = 145,982.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,982.27/424.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.18

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