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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.80, 564.84 and 214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.80, 564.84 and 214.56 is: 321.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.80 : 564.84 = 214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.80/564.84 = 214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.80x = 564.84 × 214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.80x = 121,192.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,192.07/376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.64

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