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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.99, 525.86 and 215.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.99, 525.86 and 215.25 is: 297.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.99 : 525.86 = 215.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.99/525.86 = 215.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.99x = 525.86 × 215.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.99x = 113,191.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,191.37/380.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.10

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