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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.12, 519.08 and 220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.12, 519.08 and 220.88 is: 304.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.12 : 519.08 = 220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.12/519.08 = 220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.12x = 519.08 × 220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.12x = 114,654.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,654.39/376.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.83

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