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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.35, 519.40 and 219.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.35, 519.40 and 219.03 is: 302.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.35 : 519.40 = 219.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.35/519.40 = 219.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.35x = 519.40 × 219.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.35x = 113,762.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,762.51/376.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.28

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