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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.22, 527.45 and 216.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.22, 527.45 and 216.45 is: 298.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.22 : 527.45 = 216.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.22/527.45 = 216.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.22x = 527.45 × 216.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.22x = 114,166.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,166.55/382.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.69

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