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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.52, 563.40 and 222.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.52, 563.40 and 222.51 is: 332.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.52 : 563.40 = 222.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.52/563.40 = 222.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.52x = 563.40 × 222.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.52x = 125,362.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,362.13/376.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.95

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