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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.70, 571.29 and 219.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.70, 571.29 and 219.34 is: 328.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.70 : 571.29 = 219.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.70/571.29 = 219.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.70x = 571.29 × 219.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.70x = 125,306.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,306.75/381.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.29

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