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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.40, 566.13 and 214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.40, 566.13 and 214.92 is: 322.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.40 : 566.13 = 214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.40/566.13 = 214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.40x = 566.13 × 214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.40x = 121,672.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,672.66/377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.40

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