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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.79, 566.55 and 224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.79, 566.55 and 224.04 is: 335.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.79 : 566.55 = 224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.79/566.55 = 224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.79x = 566.55 × 224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.79x = 126,929.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,929.86/377.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.98

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