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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.18, 565.04 and 223.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.18, 565.04 and 223.18 is: 334.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.18 : 565.04 = 223.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.18/565.04 = 223.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.18x = 565.04 × 223.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.18x = 126,105.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,105.63/377.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.34

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