Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.13, 567.21 and 223.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 378.13, 567.21 and 223.75 is: 335.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378.13 : 567.21 = 223.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378.13/567.21 = 223.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378.13x = 567.21 × 223.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378.13x = 126,913.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,913.24/378.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335.63
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