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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.28, 565.81 and 223.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.28, 565.81 and 223.17 is: 334.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.28 : 565.81 = 223.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.28/565.81 = 223.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.28x = 565.81 × 223.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.28x = 126,271.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,271.82/377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.69

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