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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.58, 562.44 and 221.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.58, 562.44 and 221.11 is: 331.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.58 : 562.44 = 221.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.58/562.44 = 221.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.58x = 562.44 × 221.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.58x = 124,361.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,361.11/375.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.12

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