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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.35, 527.61 and 216.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.35, 527.61 and 216.56 is: 298.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.35 : 527.61 = 216.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.35/527.61 = 216.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.35x = 527.61 × 216.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.35x = 114,259.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,259.46/382.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.83

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