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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.71, 373.64 and 220.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.71, 373.64 and 220.59 is: 330.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.71 : 373.64 = 220.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.71/373.64 = 220.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.71x = 373.64 × 220.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.71x = 82,420.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,420.14/249.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.07

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