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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.58, 563.94 and 222.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.58, 563.94 and 222.11 is: 332.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.58 : 563.94 = 222.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.58/563.94 = 222.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.58x = 563.94 × 222.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.58x = 125,256.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,256.71/376.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.62

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