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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.99, 565.49 and 214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.99, 565.49 and 214.48 is: 321.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.99 : 565.49 = 214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.99/565.49 = 214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.99x = 565.49 × 214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.99x = 121,286.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,286.30/376.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.72

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