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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.55, 519.56 and 219.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.55, 519.56 and 219.16 is: 302.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.55 : 519.56 = 219.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.55/519.56 = 219.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.55x = 519.56 × 219.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.55x = 113,865.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,865.46/376.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.39

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