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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.44, 518.18 and 218.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.44, 518.18 and 218.09 is: 301.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.44 : 518.18 = 218.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.44/518.18 = 218.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.44x = 518.18 × 218.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.44x = 113,011.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,011.31/375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.01

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