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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.24, 519.28 and 221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.24, 519.28 and 221 is: 305.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.24 : 519.28 = 221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.24/519.28 = 221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.24x = 519.28 × 221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.24x = 114,760.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,760.88/376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.02

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