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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.15, 566.13 and 223.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.15, 566.13 and 223.25 is: 335.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.15 : 566.13 = 223.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.15/566.13 = 223.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.15x = 566.13 × 223.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.15x = 126,388.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,388.52/377.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.11

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