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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.86, 564.57 and 222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.86, 564.57 and 222.32 is: 333.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.86 : 564.57 = 222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.86/564.57 = 222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.86x = 564.57 × 222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.86x = 125,516.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,516.61/376.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.06

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