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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.00, 527.15 and 216.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.00, 527.15 and 216.24 is: 298.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.00 : 527.15 = 216.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.00/527.15 = 216.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.00x = 527.15 × 216.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.00x = 113,990.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,990.92/382.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.41

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