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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.17, 570.26 and 218.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.17, 570.26 and 218.98 is: 328.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.17 : 570.26 = 218.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.17/570.26 = 218.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.17x = 570.26 × 218.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.17x = 124,874.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,874.44/380.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.47

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