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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.75, 566.15 and 223.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.75, 566.15 and 223.49 is: 334.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.75 : 566.15 = 223.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.75/566.15 = 223.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.75x = 566.15 × 223.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.75x = 126,524.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,524.92/377.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.95

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