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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.17, 564.22 and 145.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.17, 564.22 and 145.05 is: 217.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.17 : 564.22 = 145.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.17/564.22 = 145.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.17x = 564.22 × 145.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.17x = 81,840.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,840.11/376.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.56

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