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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.52, 563.59 and 221.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.52, 563.59 and 221.22 is: 332.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.52 : 563.59 = 221.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.52/563.59 = 221.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.52x = 563.59 × 221.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.52x = 124,677.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,677.38/375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.01

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