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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.79, 566.86 and 224.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.79, 566.86 and 224.02 is: 336.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.79 : 566.86 = 224.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.79/566.86 = 224.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.79x = 566.86 × 224.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.79x = 126,987.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,987.98/377.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.13

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