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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.58, 525.18 and 214.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.58, 525.18 and 214.81 is: 296.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.58 : 525.18 = 214.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.58/525.18 = 214.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.58x = 525.18 × 214.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.58x = 112,814.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,814.75/380.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.43

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