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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.38, 564.60 and 214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.38, 564.60 and 214.20 is: 321.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.38 : 564.60 = 214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.38/564.60 = 214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.38x = 564.60 × 214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.38x = 120,937.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,937.32/376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.32

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