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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.24, 374.19 and 211.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.24, 374.19 and 211.05 is: 316.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.24 : 374.19 = 211.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.24/374.19 = 211.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.24x = 374.19 × 211.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.24x = 78,972.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,972.80/249.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.85

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