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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.49, 565.37 and 223.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.49, 565.37 and 223.11 is: 334.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.49 : 565.37 = 223.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.49/565.37 = 223.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.49x = 565.37 × 223.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.49x = 126,138.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,138.59/377.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.15

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