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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.33, 573.31 and 199.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.33, 573.31 and 199.54 is: 299.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.33 : 573.31 = 199.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.33/573.31 = 199.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.33x = 573.31 × 199.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.33x = 114,398.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,398.28/382.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.21

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