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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.23, 527.51 and 216.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.23, 527.51 and 216.47 is: 298.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.23 : 527.51 = 216.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.23/527.51 = 216.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.23x = 527.51 × 216.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.23x = 114,186.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,186.37/382.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.74

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