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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.08, 564.23 and 213.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.08, 564.23 and 213.89 is: 320.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.08 : 564.23 = 213.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.08/564.23 = 213.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.08x = 564.23 × 213.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.08x = 120,679.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,679.26/376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.89

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