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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.72, 349.76 and 218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.72, 349.76 and 218.60 is: 301.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.72 : 349.76 = 218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.72/349.76 = 218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.72x = 349.76 × 218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.72x = 76,457.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,457.54/253.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.35

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