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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.48, 521 and 220.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.48, 521 and 220.21 is: 303.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.48 : 521 = 220.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.48/521 = 220.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.48x = 521 × 220.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.48x = 114,729.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,729.41/377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.94

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