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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.15, 521.87 and 220.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.15, 521.87 and 220.83 is: 304.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.15 : 521.87 = 220.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.15/521.87 = 220.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.15x = 521.87 × 220.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.15x = 115,243.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,243.45/378.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.76

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