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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.23, 567.36 and 147.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.23, 567.36 and 147.15 is: 220.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.23 : 567.36 = 147.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.23/567.36 = 147.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.23x = 567.36 × 147.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.23x = 83,487.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,487.02/378.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.73

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