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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.29, 574.42 and 218.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.29, 574.42 and 218.81 is: 327.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.29 : 574.42 = 218.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.29/574.42 = 218.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.29x = 574.42 × 218.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.29x = 125,687.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,687.40/383.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.92

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