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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377, 520.02 and 221.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377, 520.02 and 221.80 is: 305.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377 : 520.02 = 221.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377/520.02 = 221.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377x = 520.02 × 221.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377x = 115,340.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,340.44/377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.94

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