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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.10, 562.14 and 220.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.10, 562.14 and 220.70 is: 330.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.10 : 562.14 = 220.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.10/562.14 = 220.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.10x = 562.14 × 220.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.10x = 124,064.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,064.30/375.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.75

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