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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.93, 566.46 and 223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.93, 566.46 and 223.90 is: 335.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.93 : 566.46 = 223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.93/566.46 = 223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.93x = 566.46 × 223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.93x = 126,828.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,828.98/377.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.59

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