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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.82, 525.54 and 215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.82, 525.54 and 215.02 is: 296.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.82 : 525.54 = 215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.82/525.54 = 215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.82x = 525.54 × 215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.82x = 113,001.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,001.61/380.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.73

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