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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.14, 564.24 and 213.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.14, 564.24 and 213.72 is: 320.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.14 : 564.24 = 213.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.14/564.24 = 213.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.14x = 564.24 × 213.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.14x = 120,589.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,589.37/376.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.60

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