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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.42, 573.66 and 220.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.42, 573.66 and 220.18 is: 330.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.42 : 573.66 = 220.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.42/573.66 = 220.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.42x = 573.66 × 220.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.42x = 126,308.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,308.46/382.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.29

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