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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.16, 565.24 and 214.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.16, 565.24 and 214.60 is: 321.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.16 : 565.24 = 214.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.16/565.24 = 214.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.16x = 565.24 × 214.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.16x = 121,300.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,300.50/377.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.62

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