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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.28, 527.55 and 216.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.28, 527.55 and 216.49 is: 298.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.28 : 527.55 = 216.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.28/527.55 = 216.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.28x = 527.55 × 216.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.28x = 114,209.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,209.30/382.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.76

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