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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.14, 566.76 and 215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.14, 566.76 and 215.60 is: 323.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.14 : 566.76 = 215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.14/566.76 = 215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.14x = 566.76 × 215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.14x = 122,193.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,193.46/378.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.14

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