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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.79, 378.20 and 218.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.79, 378.20 and 218.92 is: 302.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.79 : 378.20 = 218.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.79/378.20 = 218.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.79x = 378.20 × 218.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.79x = 82,793.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,793.65/273.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.40

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