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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.48, 518.04 and 218.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.48, 518.04 and 218.07 is: 300.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.48 : 518.04 = 218.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.48/518.04 = 218.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.48x = 518.04 × 218.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.48x = 112,968.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,968.98/375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.87

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