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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.74, 566.54 and 221.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.74, 566.54 and 221.48 is: 332.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.74 : 566.54 = 221.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.74/566.54 = 221.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.74x = 566.54 × 221.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.74x = 125,477.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,477.28/377.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.18

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