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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.30, 527.57 and 214.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.30, 527.57 and 214.25 is: 295.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.30 : 527.57 = 214.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.30/527.57 = 214.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.30x = 527.57 × 214.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.30x = 113,031.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,031.87/382.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.66

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