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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.11, 348.81 and 218.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.11, 348.81 and 218.13 is: 300.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.11 : 348.81 = 218.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.11/348.81 = 218.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.11x = 348.81 × 218.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.11x = 76,085.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,085.93/253.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.60

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