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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.80, 571.80 and 219.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.80, 571.80 and 219.17 is: 328.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.80 : 571.80 = 219.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.80/571.80 = 219.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.80x = 571.80 × 219.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.80x = 125,321.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,321.41/381.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.24

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