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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.57, 526.66 and 215.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.57, 526.66 and 215.88 is: 297.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.57 : 526.66 = 215.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.57/526.66 = 215.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.57x = 526.66 × 215.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.57x = 113,695.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,695.36/381.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.97

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