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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.14, 562.79 and 222.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.14, 562.79 and 222.15 is: 332.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.14 : 562.79 = 222.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.14/562.79 = 222.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.14x = 562.79 × 222.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.14x = 125,024.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,024.35/376.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.39

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