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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.71, 565.22 and 145.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.71, 565.22 and 145.62 is: 218.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.71 : 565.22 = 145.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.71/565.22 = 145.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.71x = 565.22 × 145.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.71x = 82,307.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,307.34/376.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.49

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