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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.04, 525.84 and 215.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.04, 525.84 and 215.27 is: 297.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.04 : 525.84 = 215.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.04/525.84 = 215.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.04x = 525.84 × 215.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.04x = 113,198.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,198.89/381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.08

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