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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.42, 524.98 and 214.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.42, 524.98 and 214.66 is: 296.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.42 : 524.98 = 214.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.42/524.98 = 214.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.42x = 524.98 × 214.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.42x = 112,692.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,692.21/380.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.23

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