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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.36, 377.32 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.36, 377.32 and 218.08 is: 301.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.36 : 377.32 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.36/377.32 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.36x = 377.32 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.36x = 82,285.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,285.95/273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.02

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