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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.74, 518.40 and 218.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.74, 518.40 and 218.34 is: 301.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.74 : 518.40 = 218.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.74/518.40 = 218.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.74x = 518.40 × 218.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.74x = 113,187.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,187.46/375.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.24

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