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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.08, 300.60 and 181.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.08, 300.60 and 181.36 is: 249.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.08 : 300.60 = 181.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.08/300.60 = 181.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.08x = 300.60 × 181.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.08x = 54,516.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,516.82/218.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.99

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