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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.94, 374.61 and 216.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.94, 374.61 and 216.83 is: 324.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.94 : 374.61 = 216.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.94/374.61 = 216.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.94x = 374.61 × 216.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.94x = 81,225.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,225.11/249.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.98

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