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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.24, 518 and 220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.24, 518 and 220 is: 303.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.24 : 518 = 220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.24/518 = 220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.24x = 518 × 220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.24x = 113,960
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,960/375.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.70

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