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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.80, 570.76 and 218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.80, 570.76 and 218.60 is: 327.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.80 : 570.76 = 218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.80/570.76 = 218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.80x = 570.76 × 218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.80x = 124,768.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,768.14/380.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.65

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