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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.16, 561.33 and 221.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.16, 561.33 and 221.14 is: 330.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.16 : 561.33 = 221.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.16/561.33 = 221.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.16x = 561.33 × 221.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.16x = 124,132.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,132.52/375.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.88

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