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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.02, 373.21 and 220.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.02, 373.21 and 220.02 is: 329.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.02 : 373.21 = 220.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.02/373.21 = 220.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.02x = 373.21 × 220.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.02x = 82,113.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,113.66/249.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.75

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