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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.52, 564.20 and 222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.52, 564.20 and 222.08 is: 332.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.52 : 564.20 = 222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.52/564.20 = 222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.52x = 564.20 × 222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.52x = 125,297.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,297.54/376.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.78

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