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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.02, 524.37 and 214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.02, 524.37 and 214.20 is: 295.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.02 : 524.37 = 214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.02/524.37 = 214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.02x = 524.37 × 214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.02x = 112,320.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,320.05/380.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.57

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