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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.89, 518.47 and 220.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.89, 518.47 and 220.64 is: 304.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.89 : 518.47 = 220.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.89/518.47 = 220.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.89x = 518.47 × 220.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.89x = 114,392.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,392.08/375.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.33

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