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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.42, 571.74 and 218.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.42, 571.74 and 218.79 is: 327.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.42 : 571.74 = 218.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.42/571.74 = 218.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.42x = 571.74 × 218.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.42x = 125,090.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,090.99/381.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.96

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