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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.17, 519.02 and 218.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.17, 519.02 and 218.78 is: 301.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.17 : 519.02 = 218.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.17/519.02 = 218.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.17x = 519.02 × 218.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.17x = 113,551.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,551.20/376.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.87

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