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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.72, 343.86 and 218.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.72, 343.86 and 218.58 is: 300.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.72 : 343.86 = 218.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.72/343.86 = 218.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.72x = 343.86 × 218.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.72x = 75,160.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,160.92/249.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.98

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