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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.19, 573.21 and 108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.19, 573.21 and 108.30 is: 162.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.19 : 573.21 = 108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.19/573.21 = 108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.19x = 573.21 × 108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.19x = 62,078.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,078.64/382.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.43

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