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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.42, 566.30 and 223.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.42, 566.30 and 223.64 is: 335.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.42 : 566.30 = 223.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.42/566.30 = 223.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.42x = 566.30 × 223.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.42x = 126,647.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,647.33/377.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.56

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