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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.24, 566.08 and 146.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.24, 566.08 and 146.15 is: 219.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.24 : 566.08 = 146.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.24/566.08 = 146.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.24x = 566.08 × 146.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.24x = 82,731.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,731.71/377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.31

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