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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.23, 526.06 and 215.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.23, 526.06 and 215.42 is: 297.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.23 : 526.06 = 215.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.23/526.06 = 215.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.23x = 526.06 × 215.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.23x = 113,320.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,320.68/381.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.25

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