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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.27, 566.15 and 227.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.27, 566.15 and 227.12 is: 340.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.27 : 566.15 = 227.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.27/566.15 = 227.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.27x = 566.15 × 227.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.27x = 128,583.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,583.99/377.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.83

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