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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.15, 525.93 and 215.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.15, 525.93 and 215.35 is: 297.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.15 : 525.93 = 215.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.15/525.93 = 215.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.15x = 525.93 × 215.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.15x = 113,259.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,259.03/381.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.15

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