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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.52, 572.08 and 219.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.52, 572.08 and 219.16 is: 328.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.52 : 572.08 = 219.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.52/572.08 = 219.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.52x = 572.08 × 219.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.52x = 125,377.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,377.05/381.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.63

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