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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.37, 346.68 and 218.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.37, 346.68 and 218.70 is: 301.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.37 : 346.68 = 218.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.37/346.68 = 218.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.37x = 346.68 × 218.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.37x = 75,818.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,818.92/251.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.62

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