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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.20, 566.02 and 223.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.20, 566.02 and 223.43 is: 335.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.20 : 566.02 = 223.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.20/566.02 = 223.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.20x = 566.02 × 223.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.20x = 126,462.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,462.04/377.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.26

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