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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.46, 566.73 and 223.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.46, 566.73 and 223.83 is: 336.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.46 : 566.73 = 223.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.46/566.73 = 223.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.46x = 566.73 × 223.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.46x = 126,851.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,851.18/377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.07

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