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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.11, 521.90 and 220.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.11, 521.90 and 220.77 is: 304.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.11 : 521.90 = 220.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.11/521.90 = 220.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.11x = 521.90 × 220.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.11x = 115,218.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,218.76/378.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.73

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