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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.28, 563.94 and 222.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.28, 563.94 and 222.31 is: 333.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.28 : 563.94 = 222.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.28/563.94 = 222.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.28x = 563.94 × 222.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.28x = 125,369.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,369.50/376.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.18

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