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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.34, 563.07 and 212.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.34, 563.07 and 212.83 is: 319.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.34 : 563.07 = 212.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.34/563.07 = 212.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.34x = 563.07 × 212.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.34x = 119,838.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,838.19/375.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.28

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