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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.50, 525.08 and 214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.50, 525.08 and 214.72 is: 296.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.50 : 525.08 = 214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.50/525.08 = 214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.50x = 525.08 × 214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.50x = 112,745.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,745.18/380.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.31

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