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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.34, 588.16 and 249.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.34, 588.16 and 249.30 is: 343.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.34 : 588.16 = 249.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.34/588.16 = 249.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.34x = 588.16 × 249.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.34x = 146,628.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,628.29/426.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.92

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