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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.21, 527.44 and 216.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.21, 527.44 and 216.48 is: 298.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.21 : 527.44 = 216.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.21/527.44 = 216.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.21x = 527.44 × 216.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.21x = 114,180.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,180.22/382.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.73

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