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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.76, 566.36 and 233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.76, 566.36 and 233.20 is: 349.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.76 : 566.36 = 233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.76/566.36 = 233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.76x = 566.36 × 233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.76x = 132,075.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,075.15/377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.63

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