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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.45, 518.07 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.45, 518.07 and 218.08 is: 300.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.45 : 518.07 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.45/518.07 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.45x = 518.07 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.45x = 112,980.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,980.71/375.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.92

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