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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.68, 564.94 and 212.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.68, 564.94 and 212.22 is: 318.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.68 : 564.94 = 212.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.68/564.94 = 212.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.68x = 564.94 × 212.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.68x = 119,893.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,893.32/376.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.29

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