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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.96, 527.13 and 216.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.96, 527.13 and 216.21 is: 298.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.96 : 527.13 = 216.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.96/527.13 = 216.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.96x = 527.13 × 216.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.96x = 113,970.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,970.78/381.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.38

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