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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.01, 527.18 and 216.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.01, 527.18 and 216.23 is: 298.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.01 : 527.18 = 216.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.01/527.18 = 216.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.01x = 527.18 × 216.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.01x = 113,988.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,988.41/382.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.40

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