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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.53, 377.06 and 218.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.53, 377.06 and 218.18 is: 300.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.53 : 377.06 = 218.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.53/377.06 = 218.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.53x = 377.06 × 218.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.53x = 82,266.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,266.80/273.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.76

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