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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.90, 573.45 and 219.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.90, 573.45 and 219.90 is: 330.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.90 : 573.45 = 219.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.90/573.45 = 219.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.90x = 573.45 × 219.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.90x = 126,101.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,101.66/381.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.20

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