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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.02, 562.61 and 222.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.02, 562.61 and 222.03 is: 332.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.02 : 562.61 = 222.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.02/562.61 = 222.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.02x = 562.61 × 222.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.02x = 124,912.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,912.38/376.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.20

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