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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.64, 519.68 and 221.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.64, 519.68 and 221.39 is: 305.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.64 : 519.68 = 221.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.64/519.68 = 221.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.64x = 519.68 × 221.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.64x = 115,048.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,048.25/376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.46

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