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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.46, 569.79 and 215.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.46, 569.79 and 215.67 is: 322.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.46 : 569.79 = 215.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.46/569.79 = 215.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.46x = 569.79 × 215.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.46x = 122,886.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,886.61/380.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.99

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