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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.26, 527.55 and 216.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.26, 527.55 and 216.50 is: 298.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.26 : 527.55 = 216.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.26/527.55 = 216.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.26x = 527.55 × 216.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.26x = 114,213.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,213.10/382.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.79

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