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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.93, 522.95 and 221.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.93, 522.95 and 221.52 is: 305.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.93 : 522.95 = 221.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.93/522.95 = 221.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.93x = 522.95 × 221.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.93x = 115,843.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,843.88/378.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.71

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