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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.43, 526.35 and 215.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.43, 526.35 and 215.65 is: 297.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.43 : 526.35 = 215.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.43/526.35 = 215.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.43x = 526.35 × 215.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.43x = 113,507.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,507.38/381.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.58

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