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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.81, 515.80 and 218.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.81, 515.80 and 218.53 is: 301.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.81 : 515.80 = 218.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.81/515.80 = 218.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.81x = 515.80 × 218.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.81x = 112,717.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,717.77/373.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.54

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