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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.23, 521.97 and 220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.23, 521.97 and 220.96 is: 304.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.23 : 521.97 = 220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.23/521.97 = 220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.23x = 521.97 × 220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.23x = 115,335.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,335.14/378.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.93

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