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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.16, 564.22 and 221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.16, 564.22 and 221.60 is: 332.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.16 : 564.22 = 221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.16/564.22 = 221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.16x = 564.22 × 221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.16x = 125,031.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,031.59/376.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.39

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