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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.16, 568.71 and 214.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.16, 568.71 and 214.61 is: 321.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.16 : 568.71 = 214.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.16/568.71 = 214.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.16x = 568.71 × 214.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.16x = 122,048.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,048.01/379.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.89

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