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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.43, 566.43 and 215.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.43, 566.43 and 215.22 is: 322.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.43 : 566.43 = 215.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.43/566.43 = 215.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.43x = 566.43 × 215.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.43x = 121,907.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,907.06/377.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.99

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