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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.20, 563.49 and 213.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.20, 563.49 and 213.66 is: 320.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.20 : 563.49 = 213.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.20/563.49 = 213.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.20x = 563.49 × 213.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.20x = 120,395.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,395.27/376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.03

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