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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.13, 516.30 and 218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.13, 516.30 and 218.88 is: 302.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.13 : 516.30 = 218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.13/516.30 = 218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.13x = 516.30 × 218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.13x = 113,007.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,007.74/374.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.05

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