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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.16, 585.20 and 249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.16, 585.20 and 249.44 is: 344.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.16 : 585.20 = 249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.16/585.20 = 249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.16x = 585.20 × 249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.16x = 145,972.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,972.29/424.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.14

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