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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.36, 519.16 and 221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.36, 519.16 and 221 is: 304.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.36 : 519.16 = 221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.36/519.16 = 221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.36x = 519.16 × 221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.36x = 114,734.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,734.36/376.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.85

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