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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.48, 564.84 and 223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.48, 564.84 and 223.48 is: 334.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.48 : 564.84 = 223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.48/564.84 = 223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.48x = 564.84 × 223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.48x = 126,230.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,230.44/377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.40

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