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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.69, 525.38 and 214.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.69, 525.38 and 214.98 is: 296.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.69 : 525.38 = 214.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.69/525.38 = 214.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.69x = 525.38 × 214.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.69x = 112,946.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,946.19/380.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.69

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