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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.97, 527.16 and 216.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.97, 527.16 and 216.22 is: 298.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.97 : 527.16 = 216.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.97/527.16 = 216.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.97x = 527.16 × 216.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.97x = 113,982.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,982.54/381.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.41

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