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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.36, 349.15 and 218.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.36, 349.15 and 218.38 is: 300.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.36 : 349.15 = 218.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.36/349.15 = 218.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.36x = 349.15 × 218.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.36x = 76,247.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,247.38/253.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.94

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