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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.29, 563.21 and 213.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.29, 563.21 and 213.29 is: 320.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.29 : 563.21 = 213.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.29/563.21 = 213.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.29x = 563.21 × 213.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.29x = 120,127.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,127.06/375.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.09

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