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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.52, 373.38 and 210.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.52, 373.38 and 210.64 is: 315.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.52 : 373.38 = 210.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.52/373.38 = 210.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.52x = 373.38 × 210.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.52x = 78,648.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,648.76/249.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.20

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