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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.47, 525.04 and 214.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.47, 525.04 and 214.69 is: 296.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.47 : 525.04 = 214.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.47/525.04 = 214.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.47x = 525.04 × 214.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.47x = 112,718.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,718.21/380.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.26

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