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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.51, 572.37 and 219.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.51, 572.37 and 219.30 is: 329.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.51 : 572.37 = 219.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.51/572.37 = 219.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.51x = 572.37 × 219.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.51x = 125,520.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,520.74/381.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.01

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