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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.42, 576.66 and 219.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.42, 576.66 and 219.80 is: 329.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.42 : 576.66 = 219.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.42/576.66 = 219.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.42x = 576.66 × 219.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.42x = 126,746.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,746.98/384.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.71

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