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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.54, 363.18 and 218.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.54, 363.18 and 218.80 is: 302.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.54 : 363.18 = 218.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.54/363.18 = 218.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.54x = 363.18 × 218.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.54x = 79,463.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,463.78/262.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.67

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