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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.29, 527.50 and 216.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.29, 527.50 and 216.44 is: 298.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.29 : 527.50 = 216.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.29/527.50 = 216.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.29x = 527.50 × 216.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.29x = 114,172.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,172.52/382.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.66

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