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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.46, 563.43 and 213.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.46, 563.43 and 213.46 is: 320.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.46 : 563.43 = 213.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.46/563.43 = 213.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.46x = 563.43 × 213.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.46x = 120,269.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,269.77/375.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.33

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