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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.66, 515.52 and 218.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.66, 515.52 and 218.41 is: 301.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.66 : 515.52 = 218.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.66/515.52 = 218.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.66x = 515.52 × 218.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.66x = 112,596.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,596.56/373.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.33

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