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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.59, 525.15 and 214.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.59, 525.15 and 214.78 is: 296.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.59 : 525.15 = 214.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.59/525.15 = 214.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.59x = 525.15 × 214.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.59x = 112,791.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,791.72/380.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.36

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