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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.35, 565.48 and 215.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.35, 565.48 and 215.08 is: 322.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.35 : 565.48 = 215.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.35/565.48 = 215.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.35x = 565.48 × 215.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.35x = 121,623.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,623.44/377.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.31

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