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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.96, 515.90 and 218.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.96, 515.90 and 218.64 is: 301.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.96 : 515.90 = 218.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.96/515.90 = 218.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.96x = 515.90 × 218.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.96x = 112,796.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,796.38/373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.63

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