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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.63, 344.51 and 217.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.63, 344.51 and 217.81 is: 300.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.63 : 344.51 = 217.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.63/344.51 = 217.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.63x = 344.51 × 217.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.63x = 75,037.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,037.72/249.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.60

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