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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.23, 565.68 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.23, 565.68 and 223.20 is: 334.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.23 : 565.68 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.23/565.68 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.23x = 565.68 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.23x = 126,259.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,259.78/377.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.70

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