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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.29, 527.53 and 216.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.29, 527.53 and 216.47 is: 298.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.29 : 527.53 = 216.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.29/527.53 = 216.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.29x = 527.53 × 216.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.29x = 114,194.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,194.42/382.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.71

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