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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.75, 563.63 and 211.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.75, 563.63 and 211.23 is: 316.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.75 : 563.63 = 211.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.75/563.63 = 211.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.75x = 563.63 × 211.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.75x = 119,054.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,054.51/375.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.85

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