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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.30, 572.82 and 219.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.30, 572.82 and 219.70 is: 329.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.30 : 572.82 = 219.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.30/572.82 = 219.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.30x = 572.82 × 219.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.30x = 125,848.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,848.55/382.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.19

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