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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.83, 566.75 and 215.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.83, 566.75 and 215.64 is: 323.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.83 : 566.75 = 215.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.83/566.75 = 215.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.83x = 566.75 × 215.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.83x = 122,210.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,210.06/377.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.45

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