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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.05, 372.98 and 213

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.05, 372.98 and 213 is: 318.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.05 : 372.98 = 213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.05/372.98 = 213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.05x = 372.98 × 213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.05x = 79,443.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,443.68/249.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.99

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