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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.99, 565.26 and 222.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.99, 565.26 and 222.94 is: 334.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.99 : 565.26 = 222.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.99/565.26 = 222.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.99x = 565.26 × 222.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.99x = 126,019.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,019.06/376.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.28

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