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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.45, 570.83 and 218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.45, 570.83 and 218.22 is: 327.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.45 : 570.83 = 218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.45/570.83 = 218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.45x = 570.83 × 218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.45x = 124,565.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,565.43/380.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.42

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