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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.98, 562.60 and 221.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.98, 562.60 and 221.98 is: 332.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.98 : 562.60 = 221.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.98/562.60 = 221.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.98x = 562.60 × 221.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.98x = 124,885.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,885.95/375.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.16

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