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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.76, 515.80 and 218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.76, 515.80 and 218.48 is: 301.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.76 : 515.80 = 218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.76/515.80 = 218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.76x = 515.80 × 218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.76x = 112,691.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,691.98/373.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.51

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