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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.83, 526.91 and 216.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.83, 526.91 and 216.05 is: 298.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.83 : 526.91 = 216.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.83/526.91 = 216.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.83x = 526.91 × 216.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.83x = 113,835.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,835.19/381.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.13

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