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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.39, 565.52 and 223.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.39, 565.52 and 223.39 is: 334.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.39 : 565.52 = 223.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.39/565.52 = 223.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.39x = 565.52 × 223.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.39x = 126,331.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,331.10/377.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.75

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