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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.23, 567.63 and 214.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.23, 567.63 and 214.26 is: 320.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.23 : 567.63 = 214.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.23/567.63 = 214.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.23x = 567.63 × 214.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.23x = 121,620.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,620.40/379.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.70

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