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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.62, 526.55 and 215.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.62, 526.55 and 215.84 is: 297.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.62 : 526.55 = 215.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.62/526.55 = 215.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.62x = 526.55 × 215.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.62x = 113,650.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,650.79/381.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.81

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