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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.60, 518.24 and 220.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.60, 518.24 and 220.26 is: 303.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.60 : 518.24 = 220.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.60/518.24 = 220.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.60x = 518.24 × 220.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.60x = 114,147.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,147.54/375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.91

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