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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.84, 563.15 and 213.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.84, 563.15 and 213.64 is: 320.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.84 : 563.15 = 213.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.84/563.15 = 213.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.84x = 563.15 × 213.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.84x = 120,310.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,310.49/375.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.11

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