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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.65, 526.63 and 215.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.65, 526.63 and 215.85 is: 297.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.65 : 526.63 = 215.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.65/526.63 = 215.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.65x = 526.63 × 215.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.65x = 113,672.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,672.01/381.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.85

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