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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.14, 521.79 and 220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.14, 521.79 and 220.74 is: 304.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.14 : 521.79 = 220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.14/521.79 = 220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.14x = 521.79 × 220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.14x = 115,179.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,179.37/378.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.59

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