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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.11, 1,470.22 and 249.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.11, 1,470.22 and 249.69 is: 374.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.11 : 1,470.22 = 249.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.11/1,470.22 = 249.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.11x = 1,470.22 × 249.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.11x = 367,099.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,099.23/980.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.55

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