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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.26, 572.47 and 219.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.26, 572.47 and 219.45 is: 328.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.26 : 572.47 = 219.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.26/572.47 = 219.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.26x = 572.47 × 219.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.26x = 125,628.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,628.54/382.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.65

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