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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.99, 564.57 and 214.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.99, 564.57 and 214.18 is: 320.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.99 : 564.57 = 214.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.99/564.57 = 214.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.99x = 564.57 × 214.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.99x = 120,918.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,918.19/376.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.75

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