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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.60, 347.01 and 218.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.60, 347.01 and 218.80 is: 301.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.60 : 347.01 = 218.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.60/347.01 = 218.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.60x = 347.01 × 218.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.60x = 75,925.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,925.79/251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.77

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