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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381, 571.61 and 218.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381, 571.61 and 218.80 is: 328.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381 : 571.61 = 218.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381/571.61 = 218.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381x = 571.61 × 218.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381x = 125,068.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,068.27/381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.26

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