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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.17, 565.92 and 223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.17, 565.92 and 223.40 is: 335.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.17 : 565.92 = 223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.17/565.92 = 223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.17x = 565.92 × 223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.17x = 126,423.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,423.70/377.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.19

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