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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.18, 520.36 and 219.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.18, 520.36 and 219.79 is: 303.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.18 : 520.36 = 219.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.18/520.36 = 219.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.18x = 520.36 × 219.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.18x = 114,366.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,366.22/377.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.22

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