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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.34, 517.98 and 220.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.34, 517.98 and 220.09 is: 303.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.34 : 517.98 = 220.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.34/517.98 = 220.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.34x = 517.98 × 220.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.34x = 114,002.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,002.22/375.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.73

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