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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.48, 561.85 and 221.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.48, 561.85 and 221.48 is: 331.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.48 : 561.85 = 221.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.48/561.85 = 221.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.48x = 561.85 × 221.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.48x = 124,438.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,438.54/375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.41

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