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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.12, 573.16 and 219.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.12, 573.16 and 219.70 is: 329.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.12 : 573.16 = 219.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.12/573.16 = 219.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.12x = 573.16 × 219.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.12x = 125,923.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,923.25/382.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.54

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