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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.11, 517.76 and 219.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.11, 517.76 and 219.89 is: 303.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.11 : 517.76 = 219.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.11/517.76 = 219.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.11x = 517.76 × 219.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.11x = 113,850.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,850.25/375.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.51

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