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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.12, 516.32 and 218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.12, 516.32 and 218.88 is: 302.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.12 : 516.32 = 218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.12/516.32 = 218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.12x = 516.32 × 218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.12x = 113,012.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,012.12/374.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.07

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