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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.75, 518.55 and 220.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.75, 518.55 and 220.59 is: 304.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.75 : 518.55 = 220.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.75/518.55 = 220.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.75x = 518.55 × 220.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.75x = 114,386.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,386.94/375.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.42

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