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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.54, 571.46 and 216.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.54, 571.46 and 216.62 is: 324.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.54 : 571.46 = 216.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.54/571.46 = 216.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.54x = 571.46 × 216.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.54x = 123,791.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,791.08/381.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.46

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