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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.73, 566.43 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.73, 566.43 and 223.68 is: 335.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.73 : 566.43 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.73/566.43 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.73x = 566.43 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.73x = 126,699.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,699.06/377.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.42

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