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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.75, 519.92 and 221.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.75, 519.92 and 221.50 is: 305.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.75 : 519.92 = 221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.75/519.92 = 221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.75x = 519.92 × 221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.75x = 115,162.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,162.28/376.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.67

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