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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.63, 518.43 and 220.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.63, 518.43 and 220.38 is: 304.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.63 : 518.43 = 220.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.63/518.43 = 220.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.63x = 518.43 × 220.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.63x = 114,251.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,251.60/375.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.16

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