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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.38, 564.78 and 212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.38, 564.78 and 212.20 is: 318.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.38 : 564.78 = 212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.38/564.78 = 212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.38x = 564.78 × 212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.38x = 119,846.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,846.32/376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.42

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