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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.18, 569.46 and 217.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.18, 569.46 and 217.46 is: 325.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.18 : 569.46 = 217.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.18/569.46 = 217.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.18x = 569.46 × 217.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.18x = 123,834.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,834.77/380.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.73

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