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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.16, 524.64 and 214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.16, 524.64 and 214.40 is: 295.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.16 : 524.64 = 214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.16/524.64 = 214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.16x = 524.64 × 214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.16x = 112,482.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,482.82/380.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.88

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