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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.52, 518.32 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.52, 518.32 and 220.32 is: 304.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.52 : 518.32 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.52/518.32 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.52x = 518.32 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.52x = 114,196.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,196.26/375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.10

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