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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.24, 562.84 and 210.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.24, 562.84 and 210.70 is: 316.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.24 : 562.84 = 210.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.24/562.84 = 210.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.24x = 562.84 × 210.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.24x = 118,590.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,590.39/375.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.04

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