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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.35, 563.74 and 221.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.35, 563.74 and 221.81 is: 332.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.35 : 563.74 = 221.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.35/563.74 = 221.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.35x = 563.74 × 221.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.35x = 125,041.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,041.04/376.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.25

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