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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.24, 526.15 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.24, 526.15 and 215.46 is: 297.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.24 : 526.15 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.24/526.15 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.24x = 526.15 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.24x = 113,361.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,361.65/381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.35

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