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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.49, 566.22 and 216.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.49, 566.22 and 216.30 is: 324.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.49 : 566.22 = 216.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.49/566.22 = 216.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.49x = 566.22 × 216.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.49x = 122,473.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,473.39/377.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.44

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