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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.88, 521.44 and 220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.88, 521.44 and 220.48 is: 304.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.88 : 521.44 = 220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.88/521.44 = 220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.88x = 521.44 × 220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.88x = 114,967.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,967.09/377.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.24

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