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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.16, 527.37 and 216.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.16, 527.37 and 216.39 is: 298.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.16 : 527.37 = 216.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.16/527.37 = 216.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.16x = 527.37 × 216.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.16x = 114,117.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,117.59/382.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.62

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