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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.42, 566.12 and 214.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.42, 566.12 and 214.75 is: 322.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.42 : 566.12 = 214.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.42/566.12 = 214.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.42x = 566.12 × 214.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.42x = 121,573.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,573.20/377.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.12

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