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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.67, 573.27 and 218.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.67, 573.27 and 218.25 is: 326.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.67 : 573.27 = 218.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.67/573.27 = 218.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.67x = 573.27 × 218.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.67x = 125,116.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,116.45/382.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.96

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