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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.66, 525.34 and 214.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.66, 525.34 and 214.88 is: 296.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.66 : 525.34 = 214.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.66/525.34 = 214.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.66x = 525.34 × 214.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.66x = 112,882.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,882.97/380.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.54

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