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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.09, 571.54 and 218.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.09, 571.54 and 218.69 is: 327.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.09 : 571.54 = 218.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.09/571.54 = 218.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.09x = 571.54 × 218.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.09x = 124,990.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,990.08/381.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.98

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