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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.32, 519.30 and 218.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.32, 519.30 and 218.91 is: 302.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.32 : 519.30 = 218.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.32/519.30 = 218.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.32x = 519.30 × 218.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.32x = 113,679.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,679.96/376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.08

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