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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.49, 572.82 and 219.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.49, 572.82 and 219.68 is: 328.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.49 : 572.82 = 219.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.49/572.82 = 219.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.49x = 572.82 × 219.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.49x = 125,837.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,837.10/382.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.99

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