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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.22, 565.20 and 247.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.22, 565.20 and 247.08 is: 370.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.22 : 565.20 = 247.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.22/565.20 = 247.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.22x = 565.20 × 247.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.22x = 139,649.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,649.62/377.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.21

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