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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.66, 564.72 and 223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.66, 564.72 and 223.48 is: 335.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.66 : 564.72 = 223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.66/564.72 = 223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.66x = 564.72 × 223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.66x = 126,203.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,203.63/376.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.06

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