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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.05, 527.21 and 216.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.05, 527.21 and 216.27 is: 298.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.05 : 527.21 = 216.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.05/527.21 = 216.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.05x = 527.21 × 216.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.05x = 114,018.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,018.63/382.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.44

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