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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.36, 562.88 and 221.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.36, 562.88 and 221.32 is: 331.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.36 : 562.88 = 221.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.36/562.88 = 221.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.36x = 562.88 × 221.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.36x = 124,576.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,576.60/375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.89

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