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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.04, 571.56 and 218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.04, 571.56 and 218.32 is: 327.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.04 : 571.56 = 218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.04/571.56 = 218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.04x = 571.56 × 218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.04x = 124,782.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,782.98/381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.48

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