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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.19, 527.43 and 216.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.19, 527.43 and 216.42 is: 298.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.19 : 527.43 = 216.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.19/527.43 = 216.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.19x = 527.43 × 216.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.19x = 114,147.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,147.57/382.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.67

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