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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.62, 567.08 and 224.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.62, 567.08 and 224.51 is: 337.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.62 : 567.08 = 224.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.62/567.08 = 224.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.62x = 567.08 × 224.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.62x = 127,312.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,312.30/377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.14

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