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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.38, 568.61 and 214.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.38, 568.61 and 214.85 is: 322.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.38 : 568.61 = 214.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.38/568.61 = 214.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.38x = 568.61 × 214.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.38x = 122,161.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,161.94/379.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.00

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