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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.28, 563.32 and 213.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.28, 563.32 and 213.28 is: 320.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.28 : 563.32 = 213.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.28/563.32 = 213.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.28x = 563.32 × 213.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.28x = 120,144.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,144.89/375.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.15

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