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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.23, 527.43 and 216.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.23, 527.43 and 216.45 is: 298.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.23 : 527.43 = 216.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.23/527.43 = 216.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.23x = 527.43 × 216.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.23x = 114,162.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,162.22/382.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.67

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