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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.37, 346.06 and 218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.37, 346.06 and 218.60 is: 300.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.37 : 346.06 = 218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.37/346.06 = 218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.37x = 346.06 × 218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.37x = 75,650.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,650.50/251.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.95

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