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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.41, 373.41 and 218.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.41, 373.41 and 218.67 is: 327.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.41 : 373.41 = 218.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.41/373.41 = 218.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.41x = 373.41 × 218.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.41x = 81,652.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,652.16/249.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.38

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