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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.45, 525.04 and 214.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.45, 525.04 and 214.68 is: 296.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.45 : 525.04 = 214.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.45/525.04 = 214.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.45x = 525.04 × 214.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.45x = 112,715.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,715.59/380.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.27

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