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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.63, 572.49 and 219.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.63, 572.49 and 219.18 is: 328.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.63 : 572.49 = 219.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.63/572.49 = 219.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.63x = 572.49 × 219.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.63x = 125,478.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,478.36/381.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.80

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