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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.33, 562.39 and 221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.33, 562.39 and 221.40 is: 331.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.33 : 562.39 = 221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.33/562.39 = 221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.33x = 562.39 × 221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.33x = 124,513.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,513.15/375.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.74

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