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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.95, 527.05 and 216.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.95, 527.05 and 216.17 is: 298.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.95 : 527.05 = 216.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.95/527.05 = 216.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.95x = 527.05 × 216.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.95x = 113,932.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,932.40/381.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.29

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