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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.79, 526.82 and 215.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.79, 526.82 and 215.99 is: 298.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.79 : 526.82 = 215.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.79/526.82 = 215.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.79x = 526.82 × 215.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.79x = 113,787.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,787.35/381.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.04

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