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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.53, 519.56 and 221.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.53, 519.56 and 221.25 is: 305.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.53 : 519.56 = 221.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.53/519.56 = 221.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.53x = 519.56 × 221.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.53x = 114,951.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,951.54/376.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.29

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