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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.21, 516.48 and 218.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.21, 516.48 and 218.96 is: 302.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.21 : 516.48 = 218.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.21/516.48 = 218.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.21x = 516.48 × 218.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.21x = 113,088.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,088.46/374.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.21

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