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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.78, 571.73 and 218.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.78, 571.73 and 218.97 is: 327.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.78 : 571.73 = 218.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.78/571.73 = 218.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.78x = 571.73 × 218.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.78x = 125,190.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,190.62/381.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.91

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