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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.64, 564.44 and 213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.64, 564.44 and 213.44 is: 320.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.64 : 564.44 = 213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.64/564.44 = 213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.64x = 564.44 × 213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.64x = 120,470.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,470.18/375.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.71

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