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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.82, 573.83 and 218.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.82, 573.83 and 218.09 is: 326.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.82 : 573.83 = 218.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.82/573.83 = 218.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.82x = 573.83 × 218.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.82x = 125,142.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,142.63/382.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.90

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