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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.55, 515.54 and 218.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.55, 515.54 and 218.30 is: 301.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.55 : 515.54 = 218.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.55/515.54 = 218.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.55x = 515.54 × 218.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.55x = 112,538.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,538.71/373.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.27

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