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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.94, 566.01 and 233.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.94, 566.01 and 233.22 is: 349.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.94 : 566.01 = 233.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.94/566.01 = 233.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.94x = 566.01 × 233.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.94x = 132,004.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,004.85/377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.27

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