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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.58, 565.07 and 222.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.58, 565.07 and 222.81 is: 334.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.58 : 565.07 = 222.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.58/565.07 = 222.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.58x = 565.07 × 222.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.58x = 125,902.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,902.13/376.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.33

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