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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.52, 518.19 and 218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.52, 518.19 and 218.16 is: 301.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.52 : 518.19 = 218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.52/518.19 = 218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.52x = 518.19 × 218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.52x = 113,048.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,048.33/375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.04

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