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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.01, 566.10 and 215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.01, 566.10 and 215.20 is: 322.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.01 : 566.10 = 215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.01/566.10 = 215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.01x = 566.10 × 215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.01x = 121,824.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,824.72/378.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.28

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