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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.74, 563.89 and 222.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.74, 563.89 and 222.28 is: 332.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.74 : 563.89 = 222.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.74/563.89 = 222.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.74x = 563.89 × 222.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.74x = 125,341.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,341.47/376.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.70

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