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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.33, 564.68 and 211.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.33, 564.68 and 211.98 is: 318.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.33 : 564.68 = 211.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.33/564.68 = 211.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.33x = 564.68 × 211.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.33x = 119,701.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,701.43/376.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.07

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