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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.17, 519.10 and 218.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.17, 519.10 and 218.70 is: 301.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.17 : 519.10 = 218.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.17/519.10 = 218.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.17x = 519.10 × 218.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.17x = 113,527.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,527.17/376.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.80

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