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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382, 527.10 and 216.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382, 527.10 and 216.20 is: 298.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382 : 527.10 = 216.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382/527.10 = 216.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382x = 527.10 × 216.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382x = 113,959.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,959.02/382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.32

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