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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.46, 564.26 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.46, 564.26 and 145.23 is: 217.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.46 : 564.26 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.46/564.26 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.46x = 564.26 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.46x = 81,944.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,944.64/376.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.67

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