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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.75, 522.72 and 223.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.75, 522.72 and 223.53 is: 308.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.75 : 522.72 = 223.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.75/522.72 = 223.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.75x = 522.72 × 223.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.75x = 116,843.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,843.60/378.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.50

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