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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.16, 527.32 and 216.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.16, 527.32 and 216.28 is: 298.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.16 : 527.32 = 216.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.16/527.32 = 216.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.16x = 527.32 × 216.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.16x = 114,048.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,048.77/382.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.43

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