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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.50, 564.20 and 214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.50, 564.20 and 214.14 is: 320.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.50 : 564.20 = 214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.50/564.20 = 214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.50x = 564.20 × 214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.50x = 120,817.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,817.79/376.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.90

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