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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.16, 517.66 and 219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.16, 517.66 and 219.92 is: 303.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.16 : 517.66 = 219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.16/517.66 = 219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.16x = 517.66 × 219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.16x = 113,843.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,843.79/375.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.45

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