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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375, 517.50 and 219.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375, 517.50 and 219.78 is: 303.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375 : 517.50 = 219.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375/517.50 = 219.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375x = 517.50 × 219.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375x = 113,736.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,736.15/375
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.30

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