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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.10, 517.43 and 219.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.10, 517.43 and 219.82 is: 303.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.10 : 517.43 = 219.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.10/517.43 = 219.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.10x = 517.43 × 219.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.10x = 113,741.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,741.46/375.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.23

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