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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.92, 518.84 and 220.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.92, 518.84 and 220.64 is: 304.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.92 : 518.84 = 220.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.92/518.84 = 220.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.92x = 518.84 × 220.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.92x = 114,476.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,476.86/375.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.52

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