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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.04, 525.78 and 215.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.04, 525.78 and 215.26 is: 297.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.04 : 525.78 = 215.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.04/525.78 = 215.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.04x = 525.78 × 215.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.04x = 113,179.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,179.40/381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.03

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