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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.56, 571.40 and 218.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.56, 571.40 and 218.56 is: 328.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.56 : 571.40 = 218.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.56/571.40 = 218.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.56x = 571.40 × 218.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.56x = 124,885.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,885.18/380.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.16

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