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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.68, 567.24 and 215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.68, 567.24 and 215.68 is: 323.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.68 : 567.24 = 215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.68/567.24 = 215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.68x = 567.24 × 215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.68x = 122,342.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,342.32/377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.93

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