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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.48, 526.36 and 215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.48, 526.36 and 215.68 is: 297.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.48 : 526.36 = 215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.48/526.36 = 215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.48x = 526.36 × 215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.48x = 113,525.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,525.32/381.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.59

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