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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.28, 519.22 and 218.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.28, 519.22 and 218.89 is: 302.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.28 : 519.22 = 218.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.28/519.22 = 218.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.28x = 519.22 × 218.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.28x = 113,650.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,650.77/376.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.04

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