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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.67, 518.43 and 218.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.67, 518.43 and 218.35 is: 301.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.67 : 518.43 = 218.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.67/518.43 = 218.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.67x = 518.43 × 218.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.67x = 113,199.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,199.19/375.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.33

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