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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.23, 567.09 and 215.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.23, 567.09 and 215.69 is: 323.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.23 : 567.09 = 215.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.23/567.09 = 215.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.23x = 567.09 × 215.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.23x = 122,312.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,312.81/378.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.39

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