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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.98, 565.60 and 223.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.98, 565.60 and 223.98 is: 335.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.98 : 565.60 = 223.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.98/565.60 = 223.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.98x = 565.60 × 223.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.98x = 126,683.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,683.09/377.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.16

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