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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.51, 373.88 and 213.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.51, 373.88 and 213.30 is: 319.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.51 : 373.88 = 213.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.51/373.88 = 213.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.51x = 373.88 × 213.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.51x = 79,749.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,749.14/249.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.62

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