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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381, 571.80 and 216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381, 571.80 and 216.64 is: 325.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381 : 571.80 = 216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381/571.80 = 216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381x = 571.80 × 216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381x = 123,874.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,874.75/381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.13

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