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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.20, 565.88 and 223.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.20, 565.88 and 223.24 is: 334.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.20 : 565.88 = 223.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.20/565.88 = 223.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.20x = 565.88 × 223.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.20x = 126,324.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,324.94/377.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.90

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