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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.38, 519.39 and 221.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.38, 519.39 and 221.13 is: 305.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.38 : 519.39 = 221.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.38/519.39 = 221.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.38x = 519.39 × 221.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.38x = 114,852.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,852.71/376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.15

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