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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.36, 301.37 and 181.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.36, 301.37 and 181.46 is: 250.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.36 : 301.37 = 181.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.36/301.37 = 181.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.36x = 301.37 × 181.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.36x = 54,684.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,684.19/218.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.43

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