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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.18, 516.32 and 216.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.18, 516.32 and 216.80 is: 299.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.18 : 516.32 = 216.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.18/516.32 = 216.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.18x = 516.32 × 216.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.18x = 111,938.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,938.18/374.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.16

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