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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.25, 515.09 and 218.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.25, 515.09 and 218.00 is: 300.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.25 : 515.09 = 218.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.25/515.09 = 218.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.25x = 515.09 × 218.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.25x = 112,291.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,291.45/373.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.85

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