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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.03, 525.82 and 215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.03, 525.82 and 215.24 is: 297.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.03 : 525.82 = 215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.03/525.82 = 215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.03x = 525.82 × 215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.03x = 113,174.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,174.87/381.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.02

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