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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.25, 527.51 and 216.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.25, 527.51 and 216.45 is: 298.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.25 : 527.51 = 216.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.25/527.51 = 216.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.25x = 527.51 × 216.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.25x = 114,178.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,178.46/382.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.70

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