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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.56, 565.08 and 212.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.56, 565.08 and 212.24 is: 318.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.56 : 565.08 = 212.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.56/565.08 = 212.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.56x = 565.08 × 212.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.56x = 119,932.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,932.58/376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.50

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