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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.65, 573.26 and 219.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.65, 573.26 and 219.84 is: 329.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.65 : 573.26 = 219.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.65/573.26 = 219.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.65x = 573.26 × 219.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.65x = 126,024.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,024.38/382.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.35

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