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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.95, 376.92 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.95, 376.92 and 218.08 is: 326.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.95 : 376.92 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.95/376.92 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.95x = 376.92 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.95x = 82,198.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,198.71/251.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.25

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