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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.02, 571.39 and 216.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.02, 571.39 and 216.42 is: 324.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.02 : 571.39 = 216.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.02/571.39 = 216.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.02x = 571.39 × 216.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.02x = 123,661.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,661.67/381.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.56

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