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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.36, 518.04 and 220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.36, 518.04 and 220.12 is: 303.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.36 : 518.04 = 220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.36/518.04 = 220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.36x = 518.04 × 220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.36x = 114,030.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,030.96/375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.79

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