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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.22, 563.37 and 244.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.22, 563.37 and 244.81 is: 367.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.22 : 563.37 = 244.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.22/563.37 = 244.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.22x = 563.37 × 244.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.22x = 137,918.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,918.61/375.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.57

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