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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.92, 570.48 and 216.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.92, 570.48 and 216.10 is: 323.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.92 : 570.48 = 216.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.92/570.48 = 216.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.92x = 570.48 × 216.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.92x = 123,280.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,280.73/380.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.64

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