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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.69, 373.85 and 218.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.69, 373.85 and 218.94 is: 327.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.69 : 373.85 = 218.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.69/373.85 = 218.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.69x = 373.85 × 218.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.69x = 81,849.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,849.04/249.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.80

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