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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.34, 527.68 and 216.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.34, 527.68 and 216.60 is: 298.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.34 : 527.68 = 216.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.34/527.68 = 216.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.34x = 527.68 × 216.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.34x = 114,295.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,295.49/382.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.94

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