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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.74, 570.58 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.74, 570.58 and 218.08 is: 326.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.74 : 570.58 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.74/570.58 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.74x = 570.58 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.74x = 124,432.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,432.09/380.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.82

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