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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.09, 524.46 and 214.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.09, 524.46 and 214.28 is: 295.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.09 : 524.46 = 214.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.09/524.46 = 214.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.09x = 524.46 × 214.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.09x = 112,378.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,378.67/380.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.67

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