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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.61, 563.25 and 221.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.61, 563.25 and 221.85 is: 332.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.61 : 563.25 = 221.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.61/563.25 = 221.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.61x = 563.25 × 221.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.61x = 124,957.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,957.01/375.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.68

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