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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.08, 517.68 and 219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.08, 517.68 and 219.92 is: 303.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.08 : 517.68 = 219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.08/517.68 = 219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.08x = 517.68 × 219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.08x = 113,848.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,848.19/375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.53

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