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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.64, 568.94 and 214.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.64, 568.94 and 214.70 is: 321.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.64 : 568.94 = 214.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.64/568.94 = 214.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.64x = 568.94 × 214.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.64x = 122,151.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,151.42/379.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.76

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