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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.88, 516 and 218.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.88, 516 and 218.64 is: 301.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.88 : 516 = 218.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.88/516 = 218.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.88x = 516 × 218.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.88x = 112,818.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,818.24/373.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.75

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