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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.21, 526.10 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.21, 526.10 and 215.46 is: 297.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.21 : 526.10 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.21/526.10 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.21x = 526.10 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.21x = 113,352.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,352.43/381.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.35

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