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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.29, 377.51 and 218.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.29, 377.51 and 218.42 is: 301.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.29 : 377.51 = 218.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.29/377.51 = 218.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.29x = 377.51 × 218.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.29x = 82,453.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,453.85/273.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.71

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