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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.38, 563.06 and 222.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.38, 563.06 and 222.38 is: 333.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.38 : 563.06 = 222.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.38/563.06 = 222.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.38x = 563.06 × 222.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.38x = 125,213.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,213.28/375.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.56

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