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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.18, 563.54 and 222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.18, 563.54 and 222.18 is: 332.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.18 : 563.54 = 222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.18/563.54 = 222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.18x = 563.54 × 222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.18x = 125,207.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,207.32/376.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.84

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