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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.11, 562.50 and 221.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.11, 562.50 and 221.07 is: 331.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.11 : 562.50 = 221.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.11/562.50 = 221.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.11x = 562.50 × 221.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.11x = 124,351.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,351.88/375.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.51

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