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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.60, 564.68 and 222.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.60, 564.68 and 222.64 is: 333.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.60 : 564.68 = 222.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.60/564.68 = 222.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.60x = 564.68 × 222.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.60x = 125,720.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,720.36/376.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.83

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