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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.64, 562.04 and 221.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.64, 562.04 and 221.65 is: 331.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.64 : 562.04 = 221.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.64/562.04 = 221.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.64x = 562.04 × 221.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.64x = 124,576.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,576.72/375.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.64

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