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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.56, 565.38 and 214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.56, 565.38 and 214.56 is: 322.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.56 : 565.38 = 214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.56/565.38 = 214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.56x = 565.38 × 214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.56x = 121,307.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,307.93/376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.15

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