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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.16, 564.64 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.16, 564.64 and 222.24 is: 333.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.16 : 564.64 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.16/564.64 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.16x = 564.64 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.16x = 125,485.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,485.59/376.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.60

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