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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.38, 573.63 and 209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.38, 573.63 and 209.22 is: 313.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.38 : 573.63 = 209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.38/573.63 = 209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.38x = 573.63 × 209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.38x = 120,014.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,014.87/382.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.86

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