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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.26, 517.86 and 220.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.26, 517.86 and 220.01 is: 303.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.26 : 517.86 = 220.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.26/517.86 = 220.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.26x = 517.86 × 220.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.26x = 113,931.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,931.79/375.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.61

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