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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.36, 566.04 and 146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.36, 566.04 and 146.22 is: 219.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.36 : 566.04 = 146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.36/566.04 = 146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.36x = 566.04 × 146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.36x = 82,766.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,766.37/377.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.33

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