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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.25, 571.99 and 219.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.25, 571.99 and 219.05 is: 328.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.25 : 571.99 = 219.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.25/571.99 = 219.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.25x = 571.99 × 219.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.25x = 125,293.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,293.31/381.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.64

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