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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.26, 566.69 and 223.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.26, 566.69 and 223.73 is: 335.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.26 : 566.69 = 223.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.26/566.69 = 223.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.26x = 566.69 × 223.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.26x = 126,785.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,785.85/378.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.18

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