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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.44, 565.86 and 146.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.44, 565.86 and 146.32 is: 219.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.44 : 565.86 = 146.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.44/565.86 = 146.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.44x = 565.86 × 146.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.44x = 82,796.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,796.64/377.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.36

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