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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.12, 561.87 and 220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.12, 561.87 and 220.68 is: 330.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.12 : 561.87 = 220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.12/561.87 = 220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.12x = 561.87 × 220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.12x = 123,993.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,993.47/375.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.54

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