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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.32, 565.98 and 214.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.32, 565.98 and 214.67 is: 322.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.32 : 565.98 = 214.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.32/565.98 = 214.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.32x = 565.98 × 214.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.32x = 121,498.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,498.93/377.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.01

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