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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.02, 563.16 and 213.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.02, 563.16 and 213.30 is: 319.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.02 : 563.16 = 213.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.02/563.16 = 213.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.02x = 563.16 × 213.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.02x = 120,122.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,122.03/376.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.46

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