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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.65, 566.68 and 223.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.65, 566.68 and 223.95 is: 336.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.65 : 566.68 = 223.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.65/566.68 = 223.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.65x = 566.68 × 223.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.65x = 126,907.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,907.99/377.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.05

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