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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.25, 524.72 and 212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.25, 524.72 and 212.20 is: 292.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.25 : 524.72 = 212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.25/524.72 = 212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.25x = 524.72 × 212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.25x = 111,345.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,345.58/380.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.82

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