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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.37, 573.44 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.37, 573.44 and 220.16 is: 330.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.37 : 573.44 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.37/573.44 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.37x = 573.44 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.37x = 126,248.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,248.88/382.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.18

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