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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.99, 570.96 and 218.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.99, 570.96 and 218.33 is: 327.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.99 : 570.96 = 218.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.99/570.96 = 218.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.99x = 570.96 × 218.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.99x = 124,657.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,657.70/380.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.19

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