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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.69, 526.71 and 215.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.69, 526.71 and 215.90 is: 297.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.69 : 526.71 = 215.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.69/526.71 = 215.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.69x = 526.71 × 215.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.69x = 113,718.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,718.01/381.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.93

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