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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.04, 562.74 and 221.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.04, 562.74 and 221.14 is: 331.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.04 : 562.74 = 221.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.04/562.74 = 221.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.04x = 562.74 × 221.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.04x = 124,444.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,444.32/375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.82

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