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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.67, 526.65 and 215.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.67, 526.65 and 215.89 is: 297.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.67 : 526.65 = 215.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.67/526.65 = 215.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.67x = 526.65 × 215.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.67x = 113,698.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,698.47/381.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.90

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