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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.39, 567.15 and 223.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.39, 567.15 and 223.34 is: 335.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.39 : 567.15 = 223.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.39/567.15 = 223.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.39x = 567.15 × 223.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.39x = 126,665.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,665.73/377.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.64

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