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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.16, 573.02 and 208.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.16, 573.02 and 208.70 is: 312.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.16 : 573.02 = 208.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.16/573.02 = 208.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.16x = 573.02 × 208.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.16x = 119,589.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,589.27/382.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.93

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