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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.42, 518.10 and 220.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.42, 518.10 and 220.17 is: 303.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.42 : 518.10 = 220.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.42/518.10 = 220.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.42x = 518.10 × 220.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.42x = 114,070.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,070.08/375.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.85

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