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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.59, 571.67 and 218.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.59, 571.67 and 218.78 is: 327.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.59 : 571.67 = 218.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.59/571.67 = 218.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.59x = 571.67 × 218.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.59x = 125,069.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,069.96/381.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.76

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