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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.95, 374.60 and 219.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.95, 374.60 and 219.02 is: 328.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.95 : 374.60 = 219.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.95/374.60 = 219.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.95x = 374.60 × 219.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.95x = 82,044.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,044.97/249.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.25

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