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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.16, 526.02 and 215.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.16, 526.02 and 215.31 is: 297.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.16 : 526.02 = 215.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.16/526.02 = 215.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.16x = 526.02 × 215.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.16x = 113,257.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,257.37/381.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.14

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