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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.87, 566.73 and 223.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.87, 566.73 and 223.29 is: 334.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.87 : 566.73 = 223.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.87/566.73 = 223.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.87x = 566.73 × 223.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.87x = 126,545.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,545.14/377.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.90

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