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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.06, 572.60 and 219.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.06, 572.60 and 219.40 is: 328.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.06 : 572.60 = 219.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.06/572.60 = 219.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.06x = 572.60 × 219.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.06x = 125,628.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,628.44/382.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.82

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