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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.57, 561.14 and 212.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.57, 561.14 and 212.37 is: 318.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.57 : 561.14 = 212.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.57/561.14 = 212.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.57x = 561.14 × 212.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.57x = 119,169.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,169.30/374.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.15

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