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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.48, 565.98 and 146.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.48, 565.98 and 146.33 is: 219.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.48 : 565.98 = 146.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.48/565.98 = 146.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.48x = 565.98 × 146.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.48x = 82,817.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,817.02/377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.40

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