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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.55, 564.92 and 222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.55, 564.92 and 222.60 is: 333.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.55 : 564.92 = 222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.55/564.92 = 222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.55x = 564.92 × 222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.55x = 125,751.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,751.19/376.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.96

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