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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.93, 574.02 and 218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.93, 574.02 and 218.48 is: 327.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.93 : 574.02 = 218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.93/574.02 = 218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.93x = 574.02 × 218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.93x = 125,409.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,409.02/382.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.50

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