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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.40, 526.28 and 215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.40, 526.28 and 215.60 is: 297.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.40 : 526.28 = 215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.40/526.28 = 215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.40x = 526.28 × 215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.40x = 113,466.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,466.21/381.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.50

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