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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.12, 527.29 and 216.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.12, 527.29 and 216.33 is: 298.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.12 : 527.29 = 216.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.12/527.29 = 216.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.12x = 527.29 × 216.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.12x = 114,067.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,067.26/382.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.51

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