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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.81, 525.60 and 215.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.81, 525.60 and 215.03 is: 296.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.81 : 525.60 = 215.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.81/525.60 = 215.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.81x = 525.60 × 215.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.81x = 113,021.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,021.08/380.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.79

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