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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.86, 565.14 and 223.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.86, 565.14 and 223.11 is: 334.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.86 : 565.14 = 223.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.86/565.14 = 223.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.86x = 565.14 × 223.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.86x = 126,088.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,088.39/376.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.58

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