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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.52, 343.44 and 218.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.52, 343.44 and 218.56 is: 300.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.52 : 343.44 = 218.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.52/343.44 = 218.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.52x = 343.44 × 218.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.52x = 75,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,062.25/249.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.83

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