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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.03, 565.16 and 214.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.03, 565.16 and 214.37 is: 321.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.03 : 565.16 = 214.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.03/565.16 = 214.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.03x = 565.16 × 214.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.03x = 121,149.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,149.45/377.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.33

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