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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.38, 570.44 and 218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.38, 570.44 and 218.12 is: 327.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.38 : 570.44 = 218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.38/570.44 = 218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.38x = 570.44 × 218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.38x = 124,424.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,424.37/380.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.11

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