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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.24, 373.59 and 218.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.24, 373.59 and 218.73 is: 327.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.24 : 373.59 = 218.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.24/373.59 = 218.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.24x = 373.59 × 218.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.24x = 81,715.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,715.34/249.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.86

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