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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.81, 526.88 and 216.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.81, 526.88 and 216.02 is: 298.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.81 : 526.88 = 216.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.81/526.88 = 216.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.81x = 526.88 × 216.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.81x = 113,816.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,816.62/381.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.10

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