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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.56, 564.40 and 221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.56, 564.40 and 221.56 is: 332.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.56 : 564.40 = 221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.56/564.40 = 221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.56x = 564.40 × 221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.56x = 125,047.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,047.33/375.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.96

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