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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375, 517.56 and 219.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375, 517.56 and 219.72 is: 303.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375 : 517.56 = 219.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375/517.56 = 219.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375x = 517.56 × 219.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375x = 113,718.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,718.28/375
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.25

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