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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.22, 524.72 and 214.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.22, 524.72 and 214.50 is: 296.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.22 : 524.72 = 214.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.22/524.72 = 214.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.22x = 524.72 × 214.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.22x = 112,552.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,552.44/380.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.02

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