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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.88, 565.56 and 233.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.88, 565.56 and 233.72 is: 349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.88 : 565.56 = 233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.88/565.56 = 233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.88x = 565.56 × 233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.88x = 132,182.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,182.68/377.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.80

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