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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.36, 527.63 and 216.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.36, 527.63 and 216.55 is: 298.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.36 : 527.63 = 216.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.36/527.63 = 216.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.36x = 527.63 × 216.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.36x = 114,261.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,261.38/382.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.83

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