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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.65, 566.88 and 223.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.65, 566.88 and 223.75 is: 335.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.65 : 566.88 = 223.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.65/566.88 = 223.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.65x = 566.88 × 223.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.65x = 126,839.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,839.40/377.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.86

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