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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.29, 527.58 and 216.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.29, 527.58 and 216.48 is: 298.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.29 : 527.58 = 216.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.29/527.58 = 216.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.29x = 527.58 × 216.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.29x = 114,211.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,211.84/382.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.76

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