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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.33, 566.00 and 215.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.33, 566.00 and 215.14 is: 322.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.33 : 566.00 = 215.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.33/566.00 = 215.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.33x = 566.00 × 215.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.33x = 121,765.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,765.33/377.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.70

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