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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.94, 564.55 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.94, 564.55 and 212.16 is: 317.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.94 : 564.55 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.94/564.55 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.94x = 564.55 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.94x = 119,774.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,774.93/376.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.76

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