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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.49, 563.46 and 213.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.49, 563.46 and 213.31 is: 320.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.49 : 563.46 = 213.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.49/563.46 = 213.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.49x = 563.46 × 213.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.49x = 120,191.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,191.65/375.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.09

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