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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.04, 562.02 and 212.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.04, 562.02 and 212.50 is: 318.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.04 : 562.02 = 212.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.04/562.02 = 212.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.04x = 562.02 × 212.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.04x = 119,429.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,429.25/375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.44

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