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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.54, 525.16 and 214.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.54, 525.16 and 214.76 is: 296.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.54 : 525.16 = 214.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.54/525.16 = 214.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.54x = 525.16 × 214.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.54x = 112,782.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,782.17/380.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.37

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