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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.24, 564.65 and 222.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.24, 564.65 and 222.78 is: 333.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.24 : 564.65 = 222.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.24/564.65 = 222.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.24x = 564.65 × 222.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.24x = 125,791.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,791.61/377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.46

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