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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.16, 527.31 and 216.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.16, 527.31 and 216.36 is: 298.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.16 : 527.31 = 216.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.16/527.31 = 216.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.16x = 527.31 × 216.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.16x = 114,088.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,088.79/382.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.54

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