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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.78, 566.75 and 223.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.78, 566.75 and 223.82 is: 335.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.78 : 566.75 = 223.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.78/566.75 = 223.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.78x = 566.75 × 223.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.78x = 126,849.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,849.99/377.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.78

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