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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.80, 565.20 and 214.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.80, 565.20 and 214.53 is: 321.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.80 : 565.20 = 214.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.80/565.20 = 214.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.80x = 565.20 × 214.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.80x = 121,252.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,252.36/376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.80

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