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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.37, 571.13 and 218.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.37, 571.13 and 218.56 is: 327.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.37 : 571.13 = 218.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.37/571.13 = 218.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.37x = 571.13 × 218.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.37x = 124,826.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,826.17/381.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.31

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