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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.55, 519.57 and 219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.55, 519.57 and 219.20 is: 302.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.55 : 519.57 = 219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.55/519.57 = 219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.55x = 519.57 × 219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.55x = 113,891.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,891.04/376.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.46

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