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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.32, 564.06 and 145.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.32, 564.06 and 145.09 is: 217.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.32 : 564.06 = 145.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.32/564.06 = 145.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.32x = 564.06 × 145.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.32x = 81,840.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,840.71/376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.48

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