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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.82, 570.82 and 218.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.82, 570.82 and 218.14 is: 326.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.82 : 570.82 = 218.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.82/570.82 = 218.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.82x = 570.82 × 218.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.82x = 124,518.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,518.67/380.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.98

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