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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.48, 573.80 and 219.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.48, 573.80 and 219.88 is: 329.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.48 : 573.80 = 219.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.48/573.80 = 219.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.48x = 573.80 × 219.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.48x = 126,167.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,167.14/382.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.87

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