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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.45, 517.95 and 218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.45, 517.95 and 218.04 is: 300.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.45 : 517.95 = 218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.45/517.95 = 218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.45x = 517.95 × 218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.45x = 112,933.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,933.82/375.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.80

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