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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.21, 629.55 and 249.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.21, 629.55 and 249.21 is: 343.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.21 : 629.55 = 249.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.21/629.55 = 249.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.21x = 629.55 × 249.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.21x = 156,890.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,890.16/456.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.90

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