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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.44, 570.70 and 215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.44, 570.70 and 215.96 is: 323.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.44 : 570.70 = 215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.44/570.70 = 215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.44x = 570.70 × 215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.44x = 123,248.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,248.37/380.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.96

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