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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.20, 570.72 and 218.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.20, 570.72 and 218.64 is: 327.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.20 : 570.72 = 218.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.20/570.72 = 218.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.20x = 570.72 × 218.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.20x = 124,782.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,782.22/381.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.34

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