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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.66, 566.22 and 215.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.66, 566.22 and 215.12 is: 322.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.66 : 566.22 = 215.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.66/566.22 = 215.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.66x = 566.22 × 215.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.66x = 121,805.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,805.25/377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.53

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