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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.56, 563.55 and 202.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.56, 563.55 and 202.22 is: 303.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.56 : 563.55 = 202.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.56/563.55 = 202.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.56x = 563.55 × 202.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.56x = 113,961.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,961.88/375.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.45

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