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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.46, 572.97 and 219.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.46, 572.97 and 219.65 is: 329.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.46 : 572.97 = 219.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.46/572.97 = 219.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.46x = 572.97 × 219.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.46x = 125,854.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,854.84/382.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.06

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