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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.22, 519.27 and 221.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.22, 519.27 and 221.02 is: 305.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.22 : 519.27 = 221.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.22/519.27 = 221.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.22x = 519.27 × 221.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.22x = 114,769.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,769.06/376.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.06

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