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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.70, 521.24 and 220.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.70, 521.24 and 220.31 is: 304.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.70 : 521.24 = 220.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.70/521.24 = 220.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.70x = 521.24 × 220.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.70x = 114,833.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,833.87/377.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.03

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