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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.30, 588.36 and 249.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.30, 588.36 and 249.30 is: 344.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.30 : 588.36 = 249.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.30/588.36 = 249.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.30x = 588.36 × 249.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.30x = 146,678.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,678.15/426.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.07

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