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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.22, 526.07 and 215.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.22, 526.07 and 215.45 is: 297.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.22 : 526.07 = 215.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.22/526.07 = 215.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.22x = 526.07 × 215.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.22x = 113,341.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,341.78/381.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.32

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