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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.02, 523.08 and 221.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.02, 523.08 and 221.62 is: 305.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.02 : 523.08 = 221.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.02/523.08 = 221.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.02x = 523.08 × 221.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.02x = 115,924.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,924.99/379.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.85

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