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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.26, 573.48 and 220.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.26, 573.48 and 220.05 is: 330.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.26 : 573.48 = 220.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.26/573.48 = 220.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.26x = 573.48 × 220.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.26x = 126,194.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,194.27/382.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.13

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