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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.70, 565.29 and 215.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.70, 565.29 and 215.34 is: 322.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.70 : 565.29 = 215.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.70/565.29 = 215.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.70x = 565.29 × 215.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.70x = 121,729.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,729.55/377.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.29

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