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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.58, 374.37 and 220.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.58, 374.37 and 220.78 is: 331.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.58 : 374.37 = 220.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.58/374.37 = 220.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.58x = 374.37 × 220.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.58x = 82,653.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,653.41/249.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.17

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