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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.03, 518.83 and 218.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.03, 518.83 and 218.62 is: 301.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.03 : 518.83 = 218.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.03/518.83 = 218.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.03x = 518.83 × 218.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.03x = 113,426.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,426.61/376.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.64

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