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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.35, 522.03 and 220.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.35, 522.03 and 220.89 is: 304.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.35 : 522.03 = 220.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.35/522.03 = 220.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.35x = 522.03 × 220.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.35x = 115,313.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,313.99/378.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.78

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