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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.46, 521 and 220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.46, 521 and 220.12 is: 303.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.46 : 521 = 220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.46/521 = 220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.46x = 521 × 220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.46x = 114,682.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,682.52/377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.83

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