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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.41, 342.97 and 221.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.41, 342.97 and 221.74 is: 304.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.41 : 342.97 = 221.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.41/342.97 = 221.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.41x = 342.97 × 221.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.41x = 76,048.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,048.76/249.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.91

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