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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.68, 378.05 and 218.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.68, 378.05 and 218.34 is: 301.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.68 : 378.05 = 218.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.68/378.05 = 218.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.68x = 378.05 × 218.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.68x = 82,543.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,543.44/273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.61

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