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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.28, 374.16 and 217.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.28, 374.16 and 217.60 is: 326.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.28 : 374.16 = 217.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.28/374.16 = 217.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.28x = 374.16 × 217.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.28x = 81,417.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,417.22/249.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.61

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