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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.42, 518.06 and 218.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.42, 518.06 and 218.06 is: 300.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.42 : 518.06 = 218.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.42/518.06 = 218.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.42x = 518.06 × 218.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.42x = 112,968.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,968.16/375.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.91

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