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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.93, 527.08 and 216.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.93, 527.08 and 216.16 is: 298.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.93 : 527.08 = 216.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.93/527.08 = 216.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.93x = 527.08 × 216.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.93x = 113,933.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,933.61/381.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.31

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