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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.89, 527.01 and 216.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.89, 527.01 and 216.11 is: 298.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.89 : 527.01 = 216.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.89/527.01 = 216.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.89x = 527.01 × 216.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.89x = 113,889.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,889.50/381.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.23

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