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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249, 371.03 and 221.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249, 371.03 and 221.74 is: 330.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249 : 371.03 = 221.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249/371.03 = 221.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249x = 371.03 × 221.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249x = 82,270.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,270.16/249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.40

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