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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.91, 526.95 and 216.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.91, 526.95 and 216.10 is: 298.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.91 : 526.95 = 216.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.91/526.95 = 216.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.91x = 526.95 × 216.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.91x = 113,873.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,873.90/381.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.17

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