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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.98, 518.83 and 218.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.98, 518.83 and 218.61 is: 301.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.98 : 518.83 = 218.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.98/518.83 = 218.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.98x = 518.83 × 218.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.98x = 113,422.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,422.22/375.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.67

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