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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.46, 346.80 and 218.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.46, 346.80 and 218.66 is: 301.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.46 : 346.80 = 218.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.46/346.80 = 218.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.46x = 346.80 × 218.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.46x = 75,831.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,831.29/251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.56

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