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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.60, 518.16 and 218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.60, 518.16 and 218.16 is: 300.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.60 : 518.16 = 218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.60/518.16 = 218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.60x = 518.16 × 218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.60x = 113,041.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,041.79/375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.96

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