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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.47, 526.42 and 215.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.47, 526.42 and 215.69 is: 297.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.47 : 526.42 = 215.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.47/526.42 = 215.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.47x = 526.42 × 215.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.47x = 113,543.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,543.53/381.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.65

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