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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.65, 566.07 and 223.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.65, 566.07 and 223.55 is: 335.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.65 : 566.07 = 223.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.65/566.07 = 223.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.65x = 566.07 × 223.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.65x = 126,544.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,544.95/377.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.09

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