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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.24, 527.47 and 216.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.24, 527.47 and 216.44 is: 298.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.24 : 527.47 = 216.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.24/527.47 = 216.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.24x = 527.47 × 216.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.24x = 114,164.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,164.41/382.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.67

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