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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.66, 566.22 and 224.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.66, 566.22 and 224.48 is: 336.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.66 : 566.22 = 224.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.66/566.22 = 224.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.66x = 566.22 × 224.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.66x = 127,105.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,105.07/377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.56

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