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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.13, 573.24 and 219.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.13, 573.24 and 219.68 is: 329.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.13 : 573.24 = 219.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.13/573.24 = 219.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.13x = 573.24 × 219.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.13x = 125,929.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,929.36/382.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.55

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