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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.52, 349.95 and 218.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.52, 349.95 and 218.69 is: 301.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.52 : 349.95 = 218.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.52/349.95 = 218.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.52x = 349.95 × 218.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.52x = 76,530.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,530.57/253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.87

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