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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.59, 519.50 and 221.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.59, 519.50 and 221.25 is: 305.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.59 : 519.50 = 221.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.59/519.50 = 221.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.59x = 519.50 × 221.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.59x = 114,938.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,938.27/376.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.21

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