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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.32, 515.04 and 218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.32, 515.04 and 218.04 is: 300.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.32 : 515.04 = 218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.32/515.04 = 218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.32x = 515.04 × 218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.32x = 112,299.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,299.32/373.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.81

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