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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.56, 566.34 and 215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.56, 566.34 and 215.16 is: 322.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.56 : 566.34 = 215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.56/566.34 = 215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.56x = 566.34 × 215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.56x = 121,853.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,853.71/377.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.74

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