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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.22, 565.78 and 145.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.22, 565.78 and 145.95 is: 218.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.22 : 565.78 = 145.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.22/565.78 = 145.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.22x = 565.78 × 145.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.22x = 82,577.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,577.09/377.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.91

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