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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.30, 564.42 and 221.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.30, 564.42 and 221.74 is: 332.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.30 : 564.42 = 221.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.30/564.42 = 221.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.30x = 564.42 × 221.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.30x = 125,154.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,154.49/376.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.59

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