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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.18, 570.96 and 218.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.18, 570.96 and 218.46 is: 327.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.18 : 570.96 = 218.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.18/570.96 = 218.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.18x = 570.96 × 218.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.18x = 124,731.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,731.92/381.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.23

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