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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.64, 564.84 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.64, 564.84 and 223.20 is: 333.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.64 : 564.84 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.64/564.84 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.64x = 564.84 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.64x = 126,072.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,072.29/377.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.84

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