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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.13, 519.02 and 218.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.13, 519.02 and 218.73 is: 301.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.13 : 519.02 = 218.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.13/519.02 = 218.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.13x = 519.02 × 218.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.13x = 113,525.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,525.24/376.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.83

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