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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.40, 563.90 and 222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.40, 563.90 and 222.42 is: 333.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.40 : 563.90 = 222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.40/563.90 = 222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.40x = 563.90 × 222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.40x = 125,422.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,422.64/376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.22

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