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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.17, 527.37 and 216.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.17, 527.37 and 216.42 is: 298.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.17 : 527.37 = 216.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.17/527.37 = 216.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.17x = 527.37 × 216.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.17x = 114,133.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,133.42/382.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.65

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