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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.84, 344.72 and 217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.84, 344.72 and 217.04 is: 299.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.84 : 344.72 = 217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.84/344.72 = 217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.84x = 344.72 × 217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.84x = 74,818.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,818.03/249.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.46

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