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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.37, 518.06 and 218.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.37, 518.06 and 218.07 is: 300.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.37 : 518.06 = 218.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.37/518.06 = 218.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.37x = 518.06 × 218.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.37x = 112,973.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,973.89/375.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.97

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