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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.55, 519.68 and 221.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.55, 519.68 and 221.30 is: 305.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.55 : 519.68 = 221.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.55/519.68 = 221.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.55x = 519.68 × 221.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.55x = 115,005.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,005.18/376.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.42

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