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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.58, 566.10 and 233.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.58, 566.10 and 233.14 is: 349.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.58 : 566.10 = 233.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.58/566.10 = 233.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.58x = 566.10 × 233.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.58x = 131,980.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,980.55/377.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.54

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