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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.97, 527.14 and 216.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.97, 527.14 and 216.18 is: 298.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.97 : 527.14 = 216.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.97/527.14 = 216.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.97x = 527.14 × 216.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.97x = 113,956.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,956.58/381.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.34

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