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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.13, 521.76 and 220.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.13, 521.76 and 220.81 is: 304.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.13 : 521.76 = 220.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.13/521.76 = 220.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.13x = 521.76 × 220.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.13x = 115,207.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,207.22/378.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.68

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