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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.50, 518.19 and 220.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.50, 518.19 and 220.34 is: 304.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.50 : 518.19 = 220.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.50/518.19 = 220.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.50x = 518.19 × 220.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.50x = 114,177.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,177.98/375.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.07

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