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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.48, 563.35 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.48, 563.35 and 222.48 is: 332.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.48 : 563.35 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.48/563.35 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.48x = 563.35 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.48x = 125,334.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,334.11/376.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.91

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