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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.68, 526.78 and 215.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.68, 526.78 and 215.90 is: 297.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.68 : 526.78 = 215.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.68/526.78 = 215.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.68x = 526.78 × 215.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.68x = 113,731.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,731.80/381.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.98

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