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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.79, 566.22 and 221.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.79, 566.22 and 221.33 is: 331.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.79 : 566.22 = 221.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.79/566.22 = 221.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.79x = 566.22 × 221.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.79x = 125,318.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,318.64/377.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.72

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