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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.07, 518.88 and 218.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.07, 518.88 and 218.66 is: 301.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.07 : 518.88 = 218.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.07/518.88 = 218.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.07x = 518.88 × 218.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.07x = 113,458.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,458.30/376.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.69

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