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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.98, 566.75 and 213.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.98, 566.75 and 213.38 is: 319.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.98 : 566.75 = 213.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.98/566.75 = 213.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.98x = 566.75 × 213.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.98x = 120,931.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,931.74/377.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.94

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