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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.96, 518.76 and 220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.96, 518.76 and 220.68 is: 304.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.96 : 518.76 = 220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.96/518.76 = 220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.96x = 518.76 × 220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.96x = 114,479.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,479.96/375.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.50

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