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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.49, 565.01 and 222.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.49, 565.01 and 222.51 is: 333.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.49 : 565.01 = 222.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.49/565.01 = 222.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.49x = 565.01 × 222.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.49x = 125,719.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,719.26/376.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.93

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