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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.82, 566.85 and 223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.82, 566.85 and 223.74 is: 335.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.82 : 566.85 = 223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.82/566.85 = 223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.82x = 566.85 × 223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.82x = 126,827.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,827.02/377.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.68

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