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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.40, 562.98 and 221.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.40, 562.98 and 221.96 is: 331.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.40 : 562.98 = 221.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.40/562.98 = 221.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.40x = 562.98 × 221.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.40x = 124,959.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,959.04/376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.98

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