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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.05, 525.83 and 215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.05, 525.83 and 215.28 is: 297.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.05 : 525.83 = 215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.05/525.83 = 215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.05x = 525.83 × 215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.05x = 113,200.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,200.68/381.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.08

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