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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.30, 517.65 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.30, 517.65 and 220.08 is: 303.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.30 : 517.65 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.30/517.65 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.30x = 517.65 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.30x = 113,924.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,924.41/375.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.56

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