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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.45, 565.73 and 222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.45, 565.73 and 222.40 is: 334.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.45 : 565.73 = 222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.45/565.73 = 222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.45x = 565.73 × 222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.45x = 125,816.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,816.85/376.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.22

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