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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.99, 381.03 and 218.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.99, 381.03 and 218.17 is: 327.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.99 : 381.03 = 218.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.99/381.03 = 218.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.99x = 381.03 × 218.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.99x = 83,129.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,129.32/253.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.29

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