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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.89, 527.04 and 216.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.89, 527.04 and 216.16 is: 298.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.89 : 527.04 = 216.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.89/527.04 = 216.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.89x = 527.04 × 216.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.89x = 113,923.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,923.65/381.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.31

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