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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.99, 564.07 and 222.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.99, 564.07 and 222.90 is: 334.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.99 : 564.07 = 222.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.99/564.07 = 222.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.99x = 564.07 × 222.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.99x = 125,731.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,731.20/375.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.40

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