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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.44, 517.98 and 218.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.44, 517.98 and 218.03 is: 300.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.44 : 517.98 = 218.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.44/517.98 = 218.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.44x = 517.98 × 218.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.44x = 112,935.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,935.18/375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.81

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