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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.89, 563.88 and 222.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.89, 563.88 and 222.96 is: 333.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.89 : 563.88 = 222.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.89/563.88 = 222.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.89x = 563.88 × 222.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.89x = 125,722.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,722.68/376.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.58

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