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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.64, 571.74 and 218.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.64, 571.74 and 218.92 is: 327.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.64 : 571.74 = 218.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.64/571.74 = 218.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.64x = 571.74 × 218.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.64x = 125,165.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,165.32/381.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.97

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