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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.29, 526.05 and 215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.29, 526.05 and 215.48 is: 297.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.29 : 526.05 = 215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.29/526.05 = 215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.29x = 526.05 × 215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.29x = 113,354.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,354.57/381.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.30

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