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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.66, 343.98 and 210.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.66, 343.98 and 210.33 is: 289.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.66 : 343.98 = 210.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.66/343.98 = 210.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.66x = 343.98 × 210.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.66x = 72,349.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,349.31/249.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.79

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