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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.68, 572.28 and 210.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.68, 572.28 and 210.80 is: 316.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.68 : 572.28 = 210.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.68/572.28 = 210.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.68x = 572.28 × 210.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.68x = 120,636.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,636.62/381.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.07

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