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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.04, 527.16 and 216.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.04, 527.16 and 216.26 is: 298.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.04 : 527.16 = 216.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.04/527.16 = 216.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.04x = 527.16 × 216.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.04x = 114,003.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,003.62/382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.41

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