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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.40, 564.78 and 222.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.40, 564.78 and 222.41 is: 333.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.40 : 564.78 = 222.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.40/564.78 = 222.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.40x = 564.78 × 222.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.40x = 125,612.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,612.72/376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.72

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