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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.61, 518.17 and 218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.61, 518.17 and 218.22 is: 301.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.61 : 518.17 = 218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.61/518.17 = 218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.61x = 518.17 × 218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.61x = 113,075.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,075.06/375.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.04

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