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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.33, 564.50 and 214.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.33, 564.50 and 214.13 is: 321.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.33 : 564.50 = 214.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.33/564.50 = 214.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.33x = 564.50 × 214.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.33x = 120,875.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,875.31/376.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.20

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