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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.63, 525.28 and 214.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.63, 525.28 and 214.83 is: 296.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.63 : 525.28 = 214.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.63/525.28 = 214.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.63x = 525.28 × 214.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.63x = 112,845.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,845.90/380.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.47

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