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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.18, 573.26 and 208.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.18, 573.26 and 208.92 is: 313.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.18 : 573.26 = 208.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.18/573.26 = 208.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.18x = 573.26 × 208.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.18x = 119,765.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,765.48/382.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.37

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