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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.76, 526.84 and 215.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.76, 526.84 and 215.98 is: 298.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.76 : 526.84 = 215.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.76/526.84 = 215.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.76x = 526.84 × 215.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.76x = 113,785.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,785.05/381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.06

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