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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.48, 519.62 and 219.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.48, 519.62 and 219.21 is: 302.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.48 : 519.62 = 219.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.48/519.62 = 219.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.48x = 519.62 × 219.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.48x = 113,902.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,902.86/376.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.55

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