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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.59, 573.27 and 220.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.59, 573.27 and 220.39 is: 330.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.59 : 573.27 = 220.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.59/573.27 = 220.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.59x = 573.27 × 220.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.59x = 126,342.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,342.98/382.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.23

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