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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.25, 566.99 and 223.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.25, 566.99 and 223.97 is: 335.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.25 : 566.99 = 223.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.25/566.99 = 223.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.25x = 566.99 × 223.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.25x = 126,988.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,988.75/378.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.73

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