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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.55, 564.63 and 222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.55, 564.63 and 222.52 is: 333.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.55 : 564.63 = 222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.55/564.63 = 222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.55x = 564.63 × 222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.55x = 125,637.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,637.53/376.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.66

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