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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.88, 527.01 and 216.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.88, 527.01 and 216.09 is: 298.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.88 : 527.01 = 216.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.88/527.01 = 216.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.88x = 527.01 × 216.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.88x = 113,881.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,881.59/381.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.21

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