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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.53, 374.73 and 215.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.53, 374.73 and 215.84 is: 324.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.53 : 374.73 = 215.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.53/374.73 = 215.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.53x = 374.73 × 215.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.53x = 80,881.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,881.85/249.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.14

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