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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.64, 571.26 and 218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.64, 571.26 and 218.40 is: 327.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.64 : 571.26 = 218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.64/571.26 = 218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.64x = 571.26 × 218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.64x = 124,763.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,763.18/380.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.77

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