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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.56, 563.40 and 221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.56, 563.40 and 221.60 is: 332.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.56 : 563.40 = 221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.56/563.40 = 221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.56x = 563.40 × 221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.56x = 124,849.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,849.44/375.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.44

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