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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.21, 567.64 and 212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.21, 567.64 and 212.20 is: 317.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.21 : 567.64 = 212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.21/567.64 = 212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.21x = 567.64 × 212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.21x = 120,449.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,449.84/379.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.64

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