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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.60, 562.68 and 221.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.60, 562.68 and 221.26 is: 331.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.60 : 562.68 = 221.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.60/562.68 = 221.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.60x = 562.68 × 221.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.60x = 124,498.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,498.58/375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.47

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