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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.73, 565.23 and 214.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.73, 565.23 and 214.73 is: 322.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.73 : 565.23 = 214.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.73/565.23 = 214.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.73x = 565.23 × 214.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.73x = 121,371.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,371.84/376.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.17

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