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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.81, 518.54 and 218.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.81, 518.54 and 218.36 is: 301.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.81 : 518.54 = 218.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.81/518.54 = 218.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.81x = 518.54 × 218.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.81x = 113,224.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,224.71/375.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.28

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