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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.87, 526.95 and 216.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.87, 526.95 and 216.05 is: 298.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.87 : 526.95 = 216.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.87/526.95 = 216.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.87x = 526.95 × 216.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.87x = 113,844.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,844.91/381.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.12

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