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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.36, 570.54 and 218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.36, 570.54 and 218 is: 327.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.36 : 570.54 = 218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.36/570.54 = 218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.36x = 570.54 × 218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.36x = 124,377.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,377.72/380.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.00

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