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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.88, 570.60 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.88, 570.60 and 218.52 is: 327.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.88 : 570.60 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.88/570.60 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.88x = 570.60 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.88x = 124,687.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,687.51/380.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.37

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