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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.25, 572.01 and 219.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.25, 572.01 and 219.04 is: 328.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.25 : 572.01 = 219.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.25/572.01 = 219.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.25x = 572.01 × 219.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.25x = 125,293.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,293.07/381.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.64

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