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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.98, 572.55 and 219.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.98, 572.55 and 219.70 is: 329.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.98 : 572.55 = 219.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.98/572.55 = 219.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.98x = 572.55 × 219.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.98x = 125,789.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,789.24/381.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.31

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