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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.30, 571.32 and 218.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.30, 571.32 and 218.70 is: 327.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.30 : 571.32 = 218.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.30/571.32 = 218.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.30x = 571.32 × 218.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.30x = 124,947.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,947.68/381.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.69

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