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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.99, 565.71 and 214.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.99, 565.71 and 214.81 is: 322.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.99 : 565.71 = 214.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.99/565.71 = 214.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.99x = 565.71 × 214.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.99x = 121,520.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,520.17/376.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.34

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