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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.48, 519.44 and 221.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.48, 519.44 and 221.12 is: 305.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.48 : 519.44 = 221.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.48/519.44 = 221.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.48x = 519.44 × 221.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.48x = 114,858.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,858.57/376.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.09

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