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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.10, 517.56 and 219.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.10, 517.56 and 219.85 is: 303.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.10 : 517.56 = 219.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.10/517.56 = 219.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.10x = 517.56 × 219.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.10x = 113,785.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,785.57/375.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.35

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