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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.63, 344.04 and 220.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.63, 344.04 and 220.99 is: 304.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.63 : 344.04 = 220.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.63/344.04 = 220.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.63x = 344.04 × 220.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.63x = 76,028.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,028.54/249.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.56

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