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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.22, 520.63 and 219.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.22, 520.63 and 219.83 is: 303.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.22 : 520.63 = 219.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.22/520.63 = 219.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.22x = 520.63 × 219.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.22x = 114,450.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,450.09/377.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.40

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