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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.99, 562.57 and 221.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.99, 562.57 and 221.90 is: 332.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.99 : 562.57 = 221.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.99/562.57 = 221.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.99x = 562.57 × 221.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.99x = 124,830.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,830.92/374.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.90

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