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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.64, 518.12 and 220.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.64, 518.12 and 220.38 is: 303.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.64 : 518.12 = 220.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.64/518.12 = 220.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.64x = 518.12 × 220.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.64x = 114,183.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,183.29/375.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.97

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