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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.86, 347.28 and 218.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.86, 347.28 and 218.62 is: 301.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.86 : 347.28 = 218.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.86/347.28 = 218.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.86x = 347.28 × 218.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.86x = 75,922.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,922.35/251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.45

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