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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.27, 524.75 and 212.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.27, 524.75 and 212.22 is: 292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.27 : 524.75 = 212.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.27/524.75 = 212.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.27x = 524.75 × 212.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.27x = 111,362.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,362.45/380.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.85

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