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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.76, 571.72 and 218.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.76, 571.72 and 218.96 is: 327.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.76 : 571.72 = 218.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.76/571.72 = 218.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.76x = 571.72 × 218.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.76x = 125,183.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,183.81/381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.91

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