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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.20, 573.29 and 208.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.20, 573.29 and 208.82 is: 313.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.20 : 573.29 = 208.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.20/573.29 = 208.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.20x = 573.29 × 208.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.20x = 119,710.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,710.51/382.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.21

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