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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.82, 374.46 and 219.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.82, 374.46 and 219.31 is: 328.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.82 : 374.46 = 219.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.82/374.46 = 219.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.82x = 374.46 × 219.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.82x = 82,122.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,122.82/249.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.73

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