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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377, 565.44 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377, 565.44 and 223 is: 334.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377 : 565.44 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377/565.44 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377x = 565.44 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377x = 126,093.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,093.12/377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.46

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