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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.25, 563.90 and 221.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.25, 563.90 and 221.99 is: 332.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.25 : 563.90 = 221.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.25/563.90 = 221.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.25x = 563.90 × 221.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.25x = 125,176.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,176.23/376.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.70

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