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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.49, 563.96 and 221.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.49, 563.96 and 221.95 is: 332.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.49 : 563.96 = 221.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.49/563.96 = 221.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.49x = 563.96 × 221.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.49x = 125,170.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,170.60/376.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.47

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