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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.73, 374.36 and 211.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.73, 374.36 and 211.46 is: 316.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.73 : 374.36 = 211.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.73/374.36 = 211.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.73x = 374.36 × 211.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.73x = 79,160.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,160.29/249.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.99

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