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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.30, 376.98 and 218.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.30, 376.98 and 218.78 is: 328.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.30 : 376.98 = 218.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.30/376.98 = 218.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.30x = 376.98 × 218.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.30x = 82,473.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,473.95/251.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.19

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