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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.39, 517.78 and 220.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.39, 517.78 and 220.14 is: 303.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.39 : 517.78 = 220.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.39/517.78 = 220.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.39x = 517.78 × 220.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.39x = 113,984.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,984.09/375.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.64

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