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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.44, 517.86 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.44, 517.86 and 220.20 is: 303.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.44 : 517.86 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.44/517.86 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.44x = 517.86 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.44x = 114,032.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,032.77/375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.73

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