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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.79, 363.16 and 218.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.79, 363.16 and 218.49 is: 301.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.79 : 363.16 = 218.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.79/363.16 = 218.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.79x = 363.16 × 218.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.79x = 79,346.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,346.28/262.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.94

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