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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.46, 518.16 and 220.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.46, 518.16 and 220.21 is: 303.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.46 : 518.16 = 220.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.46/518.16 = 220.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.46x = 518.16 × 220.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.46x = 114,104.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,104.01/375.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.90

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