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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.88, 527.07 and 216.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.88, 527.07 and 216.10 is: 298.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.88 : 527.07 = 216.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.88/527.07 = 216.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.88x = 527.07 × 216.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.88x = 113,896.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,896.11/381.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.25

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