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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.08, 524.52 and 214.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.08, 524.52 and 214.30 is: 295.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.08 : 524.52 = 214.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.08/524.52 = 214.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.08x = 524.52 × 214.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.08x = 112,402.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,402.48/380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.73

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