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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.81, 564.68 and 214.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.81, 564.68 and 214.15 is: 320.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.81 : 564.68 = 214.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.81/564.68 = 214.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.81x = 564.68 × 214.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.81x = 120,925.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,925.15/376.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.92

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