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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.94, 518.98 and 220.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.94, 518.98 and 220.66 is: 304.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.94 : 518.98 = 220.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.94/518.98 = 220.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.94x = 518.98 × 220.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.94x = 114,518.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,518.13/375.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.62

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