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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.33, 567.96 and 224.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.33, 567.96 and 224.70 is: 337.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.33 : 567.96 = 224.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.33/567.96 = 224.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.33x = 567.96 × 224.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.33x = 127,620.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,620.61/378.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.33

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