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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.93, 527.06 and 216.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.93, 527.06 and 216.14 is: 298.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.93 : 527.06 = 216.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.93/527.06 = 216.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.93x = 527.06 × 216.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.93x = 113,917.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,917.67/381.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.27

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