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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.14, 564.29 and 223.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.14, 564.29 and 223.15 is: 333.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.14 : 564.29 = 223.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.14/564.29 = 223.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.14x = 564.29 × 223.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.14x = 125,921.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,921.31/377.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.88

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