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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.90, 377.25 and 218.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.90, 377.25 and 218.18 is: 301.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.90 : 377.25 = 218.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.90/377.25 = 218.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.90x = 377.25 × 218.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.90x = 82,308.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,308.41/272.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.61

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