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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.22, 565.47 and 146.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.22, 565.47 and 146.02 is: 218.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.22 : 565.47 = 146.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.22/565.47 = 146.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.22x = 565.47 × 146.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.22x = 82,569.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,569.93/377.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.89

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