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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.54, 349.68 and 218.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.54, 349.68 and 218.98 is: 302.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.54 : 349.68 = 218.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.54/349.68 = 218.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.54x = 349.68 × 218.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.54x = 76,572.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,572.93/253.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.02

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