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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.19, 573.48 and 208.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.19, 573.48 and 208.85 is: 313.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.19 : 573.48 = 208.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.19/573.48 = 208.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.19x = 573.48 × 208.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.19x = 119,768.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,768.43/382.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.38

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