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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.08, 522.96 and 221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.08, 522.96 and 221.64 is: 305.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.08 : 522.96 = 221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.08/522.96 = 221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.08x = 522.96 × 221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.08x = 115,908.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,908.85/379.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.76

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