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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.16, 572.44 and 219.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.16, 572.44 and 219.76 is: 329.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.16 : 572.44 = 219.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.16/572.44 = 219.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.16x = 572.44 × 219.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.16x = 125,799.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,799.41/382.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.18

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