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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.97, 525.75 and 215.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.97, 525.75 and 215.18 is: 296.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.97 : 525.75 = 215.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.97/525.75 = 215.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.97x = 525.75 × 215.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.97x = 113,131.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,131.03/380.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.95

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