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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.76, 571.20 and 218.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.76, 571.20 and 218.35 is: 327.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.76 : 571.20 = 218.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.76/571.20 = 218.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.76x = 571.20 × 218.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.76x = 124,721.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,721.52/380.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.56

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