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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.11, 566.81 and 215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.11, 566.81 and 215.48 is: 323.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.11 : 566.81 = 215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.11/566.81 = 215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.11x = 566.81 × 215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.11x = 122,137.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,137.37/378.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.02

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