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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.55, 565.65 and 233.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.55, 565.65 and 233.10 is: 349.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.55 : 565.65 = 233.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.55/565.65 = 233.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.55x = 565.65 × 233.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.55x = 131,853.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,853.02/377.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.23

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