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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.68, 519.42 and 221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.68, 519.42 and 221.40 is: 305.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.68 : 519.42 = 221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.68/519.42 = 221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.68x = 519.42 × 221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.68x = 114,999.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,999.59/376.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.30

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