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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.36, 373.80 and 220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.36, 373.80 and 220.56 is: 330.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.36 : 373.80 = 220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.36/373.80 = 220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.36x = 373.80 × 220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.36x = 82,445.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,445.33/249.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.63

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