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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.47, 563.69 and 221.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.47, 563.69 and 221.96 is: 332.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.47 : 563.69 = 221.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.47/563.69 = 221.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.47x = 563.69 × 221.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.47x = 125,118.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,118.60/376.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.35

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