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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.12, 573.28 and 219.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.12, 573.28 and 219.51 is: 329.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.12 : 573.28 = 219.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.12/573.28 = 219.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.12x = 573.28 × 219.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.12x = 125,840.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,840.14/382.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.32

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