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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.60, 525.22 and 214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.60, 525.22 and 214.80 is: 296.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.60 : 525.22 = 214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.60/525.22 = 214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.60x = 525.22 × 214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.60x = 112,813.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,813.56/380.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.41

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