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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.32, 566.24 and 212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.32, 566.24 and 212.64 is: 319.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.32 : 566.24 = 212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.32/566.24 = 212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.32x = 566.24 × 212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.32x = 120,405.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,405.27/377.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.11

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