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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.40, 518.08 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.40, 518.08 and 218.08 is: 300.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.40 : 518.08 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.40/518.08 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.40x = 518.08 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.40x = 112,982.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,982.89/375.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.97

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