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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.69, 518.22 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.69, 518.22 and 220.44 is: 304.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.69 : 518.22 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.69/518.22 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.69x = 518.22 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.69x = 114,236.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,236.42/375.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.07

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