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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.43, 571.78 and 218.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.43, 571.78 and 218.80 is: 327.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.43 : 571.78 = 218.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.43/571.78 = 218.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.43x = 571.78 × 218.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.43x = 125,105.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,105.46/381.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.99

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