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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.22, 517.68 and 219.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.22, 517.68 and 219.97 is: 303.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.22 : 517.68 = 219.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.22/517.68 = 219.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.22x = 517.68 × 219.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.22x = 113,874.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,874.07/375.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.49

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