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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.71, 522.62 and 221.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.71, 522.62 and 221.45 is: 305.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.71 : 522.62 = 221.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.71/522.62 = 221.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.71x = 522.62 × 221.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.71x = 115,731.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,731.31/378.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.59

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