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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.29, 524.81 and 214.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.29, 524.81 and 214.51 is: 296.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.29 : 524.81 = 214.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.29/524.81 = 214.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.29x = 524.81 × 214.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.29x = 112,573.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,573.30/380.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.02

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