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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.72, 563.26 and 221.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.72, 563.26 and 221.80 is: 332.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.72 : 563.26 = 221.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.72/563.26 = 221.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.72x = 563.26 × 221.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.72x = 124,931.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,931.07/375.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.51

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