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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376, 518.86 and 218.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376, 518.86 and 218.66 is: 301.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376 : 518.86 = 218.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376/518.86 = 218.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376x = 518.86 × 218.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376x = 113,453.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,453.93/376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.74

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