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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.55, 572.70 and 208.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.55, 572.70 and 208.30 is: 312.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.55 : 572.70 = 208.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.55/572.70 = 208.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.55x = 572.70 × 208.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.55x = 119,293.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,293.41/381.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.65

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