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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.15, 343.67 and 219.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.15, 343.67 and 219.71 is: 303.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.15 : 343.67 = 219.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.15/343.67 = 219.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.15x = 343.67 × 219.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.15x = 75,507.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,507.74/249.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.06

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