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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.31, 348.72 and 218.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.31, 348.72 and 218.79 is: 301.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.31 : 348.72 = 218.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.31/348.72 = 218.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.31x = 348.72 × 218.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.31x = 76,296.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,296.45/253.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.20

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