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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.06, 525.83 and 215.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.06, 525.83 and 215.25 is: 297.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.06 : 525.83 = 215.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.06/525.83 = 215.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.06x = 525.83 × 215.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.06x = 113,183.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,183.83/381.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.02

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