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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.51, 573.90 and 220.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.51, 573.90 and 220.15 is: 330.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.51 : 573.90 = 220.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.51/573.90 = 220.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.51x = 573.90 × 220.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.51x = 126,344.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,344.09/382.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.30

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