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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.72, 571.32 and 218.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.72, 571.32 and 218.72 is: 328.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.72 : 571.32 = 218.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.72/571.32 = 218.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.72x = 571.32 × 218.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.72x = 124,959.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,959.11/380.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.22

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