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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.21, 525.96 and 215.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.21, 525.96 and 215.43 is: 297.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.21 : 525.96 = 215.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.21/525.96 = 215.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.21x = 525.96 × 215.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.21x = 113,307.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,307.56/381.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.23

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