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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.60, 563.37 and 221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.60, 563.37 and 221.04 is: 331.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.60 : 563.37 = 221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.60/563.37 = 221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.60x = 563.37 × 221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.60x = 124,527.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,527.30/375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.54

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