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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.52, 519.70 and 221.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.52, 519.70 and 221.32 is: 305.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.52 : 519.70 = 221.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.52/519.70 = 221.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.52x = 519.70 × 221.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.52x = 115,020.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,020.00/376.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.48

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