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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.30, 564.72 and 222.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.30, 564.72 and 222.13 is: 333.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.30 : 564.72 = 222.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.30/564.72 = 222.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.30x = 564.72 × 222.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.30x = 125,441.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,441.25/376.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.35

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