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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.44, 518.10 and 218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.44, 518.10 and 218.12 is: 301.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.44 : 518.10 = 218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.44/518.10 = 218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.44x = 518.10 × 218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.44x = 113,005.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,005.38/375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.00

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