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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.44, 573.19 and 208.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.44, 573.19 and 208.24 is: 312.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.44 : 573.19 = 208.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.44/573.19 = 208.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.44x = 573.19 × 208.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.44x = 119,361.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,361.09/381.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.92

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