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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.89, 375.17 and 215.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.89, 375.17 and 215.87 is: 324.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.89 : 375.17 = 215.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.89/375.17 = 215.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.89x = 375.17 × 215.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.89x = 80,984.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,984.99/249.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.09

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