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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.77, 518.50 and 218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.77, 518.50 and 218.40 is: 301.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.77 : 518.50 = 218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.77/518.50 = 218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.77x = 518.50 × 218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.77x = 113,238.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,238.73/375.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.35

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