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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.22, 565.86 and 214.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.22, 565.86 and 214.86 is: 322.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.22 : 565.86 = 214.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.22/565.86 = 214.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.22x = 565.86 × 214.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.22x = 121,580.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,580.68/377.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.31

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