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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.21, 519.17 and 218.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.21, 519.17 and 218.87 is: 302.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.21 : 519.17 = 218.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.21/519.17 = 218.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.21x = 519.17 × 218.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.21x = 113,630.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,630.74/376.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.04

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