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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.87, 566.70 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.87, 566.70 and 215.46 is: 323.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.87 : 566.70 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.87/566.70 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.87x = 566.70 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.87x = 122,100.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,100.37/377.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.13

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