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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.25, 524.78 and 214.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.25, 524.78 and 214.47 is: 295.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.25 : 524.78 = 214.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.25/524.78 = 214.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.25x = 524.78 × 214.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.25x = 112,549.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,549.57/380.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.99

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