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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.29, 517.91 and 218.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.29, 517.91 and 218.02 is: 300.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.29 : 517.91 = 218.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.29/517.91 = 218.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.29x = 517.91 × 218.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.29x = 112,912.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,912.35/375.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.86

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