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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.68, 573.28 and 219.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.68, 573.28 and 219.68 is: 329.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.68 : 573.28 = 219.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.68/573.28 = 219.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.68x = 573.28 × 219.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.68x = 125,938.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,938.15/381.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.96

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