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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.88, 375.22 and 215.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.88, 375.22 and 215.86 is: 324.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.88 : 375.22 = 215.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.88/375.22 = 215.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.88x = 375.22 × 215.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.88x = 80,994.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,994.99/249.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.14

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