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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.23, 563.79 and 213.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.23, 563.79 and 213.96 is: 320.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.23 : 563.79 = 213.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.23/563.79 = 213.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.23x = 563.79 × 213.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.23x = 120,628.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,628.51/376.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.62

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