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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.96, 564.18 and 213.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.96, 564.18 and 213.96 is: 321.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.96 : 564.18 = 213.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.96/564.18 = 213.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.96x = 564.18 × 213.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.96x = 120,711.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,711.95/375.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.08

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