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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.42, 563.44 and 213.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.42, 563.44 and 213.22 is: 320.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.42 : 563.44 = 213.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.42/563.44 = 213.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.42x = 563.44 × 213.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.42x = 120,136.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,136.68/375.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.01

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